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COMPLETE MANUAL OF THE 
BEALE SHORTHAND (SIMPLI- 
FIED PHONOGRAPHY) FOR 
THE USE OF SCHOOLS OR 
TEACHERS, AND SPECIALLY 
ADAPTED TO MAIL- OR SELF- 
INSTRUCTION 

Ninth Edition, Revised and Enlarged, Copyrighted i8g6 

BY CORA ELISABETH BURBANK 

Official Stenographer of the Massachusetts Superior Court 




IaBOP ^Tl/EPlTAb A 



llhistrated by F. I. Wethhrbee 



Boston, Mass. 
THE BEALE PRESS 

MDCCCXCVI, 






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Printed at The Casloii Press, 
150 State St., Boston, Mass, 




preface to tbe ZTbirD lEMtion^ 



HE DEVELOPMENT of the system of 
shorthand Avliich ^ve have endeavored 
to explain in the following pages, is 
the outcome ot the teaching-experience 
of the author, who found the systems 
previously in use, defective in many 
points, so far as clearness, simplicity, 
and rapidity of acquisition are con- 
cerned. He has, therefore, in the 
method here presented, avoided in every case the am- 
biguity and necessity for exceptions, which all the 
previous systems have shown to a lamentable degree; 
and, leaving the beaten track followed by all the suc- 
cessors of the pioneer, Isaac Fitman, he has pursued a 
rational, straightforward course, using but few principles, 
with no exceptions, giving the rules in the omtural order 
of sequence; and, wherever the old systems were vague or 
defective, he has harmonized the principles or introduced 
new principles, utilizing the phonograpHc material in such 
way as to combine simplicity, uniformity, facility and 
beauty of writing, absence of exceptions, and absolute 
legibility, with a degree of real brevity unequaled and 
unapproached by any former system. 



CHARLES CURRIER BEALE. 



Boston. September 1, 1887 




preface to tbe Siitb leMtion. 




N THE fall of 1885, the author publislied 
the first course of lessons in Simplified 
Phonop;Taphy. They consisted simply 
of twelve slips of engraved exercises and 
required the oral explanation of the 
teacher to supplement them. They 
proved so remarkably successful, how- 
ever, that immediate prej^arations were 
made t) publish a more complete set of lessons. Accord- 
ingly, in the fall of the next year a beautifully-engraved and 
carefully-prepared set of lessons was jDrinted in '' Steno- 
graphy ^'^ a shorthand magazine of which the author was 
then editor. The favorable reception which these later les- 
sons met caused the publication early in the folio Aving year, 
of the first edition of his textbook. It was a modest vol- 
ume of thirty-two pages, but the results achieved with its 
aid have surpassed those of any other similar book. It 
rapidly passed through fi^ e editions, all, however, printed 
from the same plates, during all of which time the author 
has been engaged upon the present w^ork, which was con- 
templated from the outset, and which, it is befieved, marks 
an era in the production of phonographic textbooks. .No 
labor, pains, or expense, has been spared to make the 
book perfect in every detail. Without further intro- 
duction, the author delivers it into the hand of the pur- 
chaser, feeUng that he has done what he could to smooth 
the pathway to stenographic proficiency. 

CHARLES CURRIER BEALE. 

Boston^ Mass.^ Sept. 1, 1890. 



preface to tbe IRintb lEMtion. 




T IS a source of satisfaction to be able to base 
claims of superiority upon the firm ground of 
experience. The author is triply fortunate in 
this respect, since the efficiency of the 
system of shorthand here presented has 
been amply proven by her in the busi- 
ness office, in the schoolroom, and in 
official work in quite a varied ex- 
perience. It is also with feelings of 
gratification that she is able to point to 
the fact that, while five years ago, in 
the sixth edition, in which the only 
serious alterations ever made in the system were first pub- 
lished, there were some changes wliich seemed quite 
radical and which met with only slight approval on the 
part of many of the foremost writers of the system, time 
and practical test have shown these changes to be of the 
greatest value. 

The present edition, therefore, which it is believed 
will be the unchanged standard in the future, differs from 
preceding editions only in the arrangement and practice - 
matter. The principles, with the exception of a few very 
slight changes, made only for the purpose of entire uni- 
formity, remain the same. Hence, feeling that there is 
little to be said beyond the expression of the belief that 
the chooser ot this system will make no mistake in the 
selection, the author bespeaks from those into whose 
hands this book may come, only such favor as its merits^ 
after thorough knowledge of the system, may justify. 

C. E. B. 

Boston, September 1, 1895. 



forewords. 




T HAS become necessary to put forth a 
new edition of the Manual of SimpUfied 
Phonop;raphy; and, as author of the first 
six editions^ I have been requested 
to prepare a brief explanation of the 
reason for the existence of the so-called 
^'Beale method'' of shorthand^ and a 
few words concerning the points of ad- 
vantage claimed for it over the other 
Pitmanic systems, and hence over all systems^ since no 
stenographic groundwork other than the Pitmanic has 
been able to adapt itself to all the exigencies of recording 
English speech. All the truly successful systems are 
tased on Pitman or those predecessors of Pitman from 
whom he gathered wdiat is best in his system. 

Before going farther. I wish to disclaim for myself 
anything but the sub-structure of the present system as 
set forth in this volume. For the past Ryq years 1 have 
exercised little authority over the system, the last tw^o 
editions, as well as the Analogical Syllabic-Phonetic 
Dictionary (justly considered the crowning work of the 
method) being almost entirely the work of the author of 
the present edition, to whose quick perceptions and ac- 
curate judgment much that is most w^orthy of merit in 
the system is due. I feel that, as in the case of many of 
my predecessors, my w^ork has fallen into the hands of 
those better-fitted, by reason of constant and extended 
practical experience, to present it in that form Avhich 
may be vernacularly styled ' 'up-to-date. ' ' 



When, just ten years ago, I was busying myself with 
making excuses for the apparent inconsistencies and evi- 
dent discrepancies of the system which I then wrote and 
taught, I had only in mind the preparation of a condens- 
ed course of purely Pitmanic lessons, which should avoid 
the ''eccentricities, complexities, and perplexities,'- (as 
I once heard a discouraged teacher style those apparent- 
ly unexplainable peculiarities handed down from Father 
Isaac to his followers and imitators) which up to that 
time had characterized the Pitmanic methods as only a 
step in advance of their cumbrous and comjDlicated eight- 
eenth-century forbears. In endeavoring to carry out 
my project, however, I found myself defeated by the 
very nature of my task, and almost before I knew it, the 
crude yet efficient basis of the present system had been 
evolved. 

Time and space will not allow me to go into details 
as to changes made from the common Pitmanic frame- 
work, nor can I here state the reasons therefor. An 
explicit and complete account of these changes and the 
why and the wherefore may be obtained of any auth- 
orized teacher of the system. The little charts^ appended 
will give a glance at its principal variations from the 
American Pitman, and a careful study ot the following 
pages will bear out, I believe, the claim that has been 
enthusiastically made by zealous admirers of the system 
— ' 'Easiest; briefest; most regular; best!"' 

In conclusion I will add that, while scores or even 
hundreds of shorthand textbooks have been brought out in 
the past twenty years, mainly adaptations or wholesale 
robberies of Pitmanic principles, I firmly believe that the 
method here presented is the only one wliich, on account 
of its original and successful deviations from the time- 
honored principles laid down by the phonograpliic pio- 
neer and patriarch of Bath, is entitled to rank as a ''sys- 
tem/' when compared with the system of which the oth- 
ers are, in nearly all cases, puerile offshoots. 

The system is no longer an experiment; it is an estab- 
lished fact. Without advertising, without means for ex- 
tending it, and above all without resort to brag, bluster^ 

* See appendix. 



or bravado, it has slowly but certainly proved itself a 
success, and now claims recognition as a practical, pro- 
gressive system, expounded in a simple yet thoroughly- 
scientific manner. It is certain that it is the only sys- 
tem yet brought forth which admits of absolutely no ex- 
ceptions and no deviations from a principle once laid 
down. A step once taken need never be retraced, and 
although '^all roads lead to Eome,'' and all phonogra- 
phic paths persistently followed may lead to ultimate 
success, yet we believe, in this brief exposition of the 
^ ^mystic art,'' we can truly offer the shortest and 
straightest way to that goal which so many are striving 
and will strive to reach — phonographic proficiency. 

CHARLES CURRIER BEALE. 

Boston^ September 1, 1895. 




Si^nop0i0 of abvantaoes of 
Bcale Sbortbanb. 



1 '^ Vowel position" done away with. 

2 Difficulties of phonetic spelling reduced to a mini- 

mum. 

3 Mnemonic principles applied wherever possible. 

4 No exceptions to any rule. 

5 Fewer principles and rules. 

6 When neatly written, as legible as longhand. 

7 Briefer than any other. 

8 Very tew wordsigns. 

9 Only one right way of writing a word. 

10 Simpler than any other. 

1 1 Capable of meeting every possible requirement. 

12 Its claims proven by ten years' successful existence 

and more than a thousand of the best stenograph- 
ers of New England, who are today using it in 
all kinds of shorthand work. 





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HOSEA M.KnOWLTON. AnORNEY-GeNERAl.. 



George C Travis. Rrst Assi. Attorney-General. 
i.MoTT HAUDWELL.Second Assl Attorney-General. 



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ebb CMje-c^ Ja^(C;>.<^u^€l(Fi^ 

(Facsimile of letter from Hon. H. M. Knowlton, 
Attorney-General of Massachusetts.) 



...^ pages, some facsimile letters from 
,vho have been in a situation to judge 



[Notice.— "^^^e print on this and following 

gentlemen of the highest legal standing, whc... ^ . , ^ i " a;- 

ioncen.inf' the work of the author in her position as oificial stenographer. ^^ e 
believe '^uch strong endorsements of her work from such sources must speak 
strongly for her ability to prepare a shorthan d textl)ook. and also, not less strongly, 
for the"^svstein itself: for all systems must be judged by their exponents. We 
take pleasure in calling attention to the many further testmionials printed at 
the end of the book. ^^^ Publishers.] 



supei^ior court 

judges' room , 

COURT HOUSE. BOSTON. 



(Facsimile of letter from Hon. Justice Richardson of the Superior Court. ) 



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of the Superior Court . ) 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



13 



first 2)ai5. 



STRAIGHl^ CONSONANTS, VOWELS 
AND DIPHTHONGS. 



Sign 
Name 



Straight Consonants. 

\\ I I / / 

PBTDCHJKGR 



Vowels and Diphthongs. 



Sign /\ 

Name A 



- % 
E I 







U 



> < 

01 ou 



1[ 1 . The signs for P, B^ T, D, CH^ and /, are 
written downAvard; K and G, from left to right; R^ up- 
ward. This rule is invariable. Rj being written up- 
Avard. is more slanting than CH^ which is written down- 
ward. This difference in slant is all that distinguishes 
them when standing alone: when written in connection 
wdth other stems, they may be distinguished by their di- 
rection. 

^ 2. The shorthand representation of a word is term- 
ed its outline. The pen should not be lifted at the junc- 
tion of characters forming an outline. 

Directions. 

a. Write carefully the above signs, in the order given, 
ten times, pronouncing the name of each as you write. 



14 THE BE ALE SHORTHAND. 

Be careful to make the consonant strokes the samelen']^t]i 
as here <jjiven. about one-sixth of an inch. The angles, 
A J Uj 01, OU, should be made without lifting the pen. 

b. Use a good fountain pen, or pencils especially-pre- 
pared for shorthand writing, and good- quality paper. 
Hold the pen or pencil as in ordinary writing, except that 
it should slant away from the writer, the hand resting 
on its side and little finger. It may be held between the 
first and second fingers, if preferred. 

c. Make the light strokes very light, and shade the 
heavy ones just enough to distinguish them, by a slight 
pressure of the pen or pencil. Never go back over a 
sign to make it heavy. 

d. Be ready to read the signs from your own w^rit- 

e. Read Reading Exercise I ten times, or until each 
character is recognized without hesitation. 

/. (Writing Exercise I.) Copy Reading Exercise I 
carefully ten times, pronouncing the name of each char- 
acter as you write it. 

Review. 

Name the straight consonants. Which are written 
dowuAvardl In what direction is R always written? How 
is CH distinguished from R? What is an outHnel What 
is the proper* length of a stroke? Name the vowels 
and diphthongs. There is a similarity between the vow- 
el characters and the printed letters for which they stand; 
can you point it out? How many unshaded strokes^ 
have you learned in this lesson! Name the shaded strokes. 
How should the pen be held? How should strokes be 
shaded? Do you thoroughly understand everything in 
this lesson? 

^The sign for a consonant is termed sterrij or stroke; 
any shorthand sign is termed a character. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



15 



Heading Exercise I. 



X..\„._..Li__A./.. 



X /... 



-X L / ^ -^...^ 

A I I _ / J X A. 



a. v ..> < ^ I V <... 



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< ^ \r a I ^. yv —. I ^ a v:... 

.X ^ X _ ] , I a Z. / 



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..^ \ > I a / - / ^ \...... 



16 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Second 2)a^. 

CURVED CONSONANTS. 





Curved Consonants. 


Sign 
Name 


^^ ( ( ) ^ J J 

F V TH CT SorZ Q SH Y 


Sign 
Name 


L X W WH N NG M H 



H 3. Today we have curved consonants to learn. 
They will require still more careful study than did the 
straight ones. 

If 4. ^H and L are written upward. This makes 
three of the consonants which are invariably made in that 
direction; namely, R^ L^ and SH. Here is a sentence 
which will help you to remember them: Robert Likes 
SB ells. M^ N^ NG^ and H are always written from left 
to right. The remainder are written downward. 

IT 5. The vowel signs are made heavy to represent 
their longf sounds^ and light to represent their short 
sounds. Make them very light for the short sounds, 
so that they may be readily distinguished from the long 
or heavy vowels. 

Directions. 

g. Read Reading Exercise II carefully ten times. 

h. (Writing Exercise II.) Copy Reading Exer- 
cise II neatly ten times, remembering to pronounce each 
stem as you write it. 

tThe long sounds are as in the sentence: " }^\ay we fnid gold to 
{in) coin ota.''^ The short sounds are as in the sentence: " F^inny 
says (s^s) zt's a\\ {o\) l?^ck.'' The broad sound of a as in fi^ther is con- 
sidered short. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



17 



i. Always be ready to read the exercises 
shorthand writing quickly and accurately. 



from 



Review. 

Name the light curved consonants. The heavy ones. 
Which two are written upward! This makes how many 
of the consonants which should always be made upward? 
Name them. How may they be easily remembered! 
How are the long and short vowels distinguished! Is there 
anything in this lesson which is not in every particular 
clear to youl 




18 



THE BEALE SIIORTHANI), 



Reading Exercise II. 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 19 



PLACING THE VOWELS. 

If 6. A vowel wliicli is to read before a consonant 
should be placed above a horizontal stroke, or at the left 
of any other. (For examples of this and all following 
rules, see the reading exercise which accompanies each 
lesson.) 

If 7. A vowel which is to read after a consonant 
should be placed below a horizontal stroke, or at the right 
of any other. 

Tf 8 . A vowel may be placed anywhere along the stem; 
but, for convenience and to save backward movements, 
it should be placed near the end of the stroke. 

^ 9 . Place the voAvel beside the stem which ocicurs 
with it in a syllable; if the vowel comes between two con- 
sonants in the same syllable, place it before the second. 

1[ 10. When two vowels occur following or preced- 
ing a single consonant, place the first vowel near the be- 
ginning of the stroke, and the second near the end of the 
stroke. 

IT 11- In phonography! words are written according 
to their sounds; thus, tep =k-e-p; pai/= p-a; beau=^h-o'^ 
gem =j-e-m; ce//=s-e-l; si^re— sh-u-r; grapA *c= g-r-a-f-i-k; 
chorus =ih-o-Y-u-s. All silent letters are dropped. 

T[ 12. The first upward or downward stroke of a 
word rests on the line; preceding or following strokes need 
not necessarily touch the line. 

(f From the Greek Phone ^ sound; and grapheiriy to write.) 



20 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



1[ 13. The consonants in a word should be written 
first, and the vowels inserted afterward, just as in long- 
hand writing we write the word and then go back and 
dot the i's and cross the t's. 

^14. In The Beale Shorthand, words are written ac- 
cording to the principles of derivation and syllabication. 
Each syllable is written as if it were a separate word; 
joining all syllables of a word, unless you have rules to 
the contrary. You should first decide whether the word 
you wish to write is a primitive or a derivative word. 
If it is a primitive word, apply the principles of syllabi- 
cation exactly. If it is a derivative word, write the 
primitive word from which it is derived, and then add 
whatever is necessary to complete the word under consid- 
eration. 

AVORDSIGNS, ETC. 

1[ 1 5 . On account of the frequent occurrence of certain 
words, and that greater speed may be attained, brief signs 
called icord signs are used instead of the full outlines of 
those words . 

For the same reason, certain frequently-occurring phrases 
are represented by brief signs called p/i7'ases?g77s. A com- 
plete list of the signs will be found at the end of the 
course of lessons. 

Certain other frequently-occurring words are omitted 
and the omission is indicated by writing the word immedi- 
ately following in a certain position. These words are 
as follows: 

A^ an^ or and is indicated by writing the following word 
below the line. 

TAe, indicated by writing the following word above the 
line. 

Of] indicated by writing the following word very close 
to the Avord preceding of. 

To, indicated bv writinoj the followino; word under the 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 21 

word preceding to. For examples of above, see Reading 
Exercise. 

U 16. In shorthand, proper names are indicated by 
two dots or ticks placed underneath. 

Directions. 

j. Read Reading Exercise III ten times. In the 
Reading Exercises, words or phrases having brief signs 
are marked with an asterisk [^), and these signs may be 
found in the list at the end of the course of lessons. 

k. Write Writing Exercise Til once, very carefully^ for 
correction. In the Writing Exercises, words which you 
will need to look up in the list of word- and phrasesigns 
are marked with an asterisk. Words which are italicized 
you will write in ordinary longhand. Words in parenthe- 
sis you will omit and indicate in accordance with 1[ 15. 

/. Be careful to make the consonants of the same size 
as those in the Reading Exercise. Make the heavy stems 
and vowels with one stroke of the pen. Never go over 
a line to make it heavy. 

AVriting Exercise III. 

Gentlemen^: — 

I have^your^ letter (of) May 18. I am^ sending 
you^ (the) cabinet hy express today. =^ Mr.^ Webb may 
be in^ tomorrow^. If so, you^ can=^, I think=^, sell him^ 
(the) box (of) chalk. I hope everything^ about (the) 
cabinet will be advantageous^ (to) you.^ 

Review. 

A vowel which is to read before a consonant should 
be placed where? Where to read after! A vowel on 
the right of t would read whenT One on the upper side 
of g? Where, along the stem, should a vowel be placedl 
Why! If a vowel occurs between two consonants in the 
same syllable, where should it be placed! When two 



22 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 

voAvels occur following or preceding a single consonant^ 
where should they be placed? Give examples. How 
are words written in Phonography] What is the mean- 
ing of the word phonography^ from its derivation! Spell 
by sound the following words: Pcige. may^ shame, peep, 
beam, gnaw, vivify, back, annoy, oceanic, soup, sketch, 
schemes, hyacinth, weigh, shriek, mechanic, cancer, straight, 
taught, rowed, bureau. AMiich stroke of an outline should 
rest on the line! In The Beale Shorthand, how are 
words written! In writing a new word, what should you 
first decide! If a primitive w^ord, Iioav written! If de- 
rivative! What are wordsigns! Why are they used] 
AVhat do we mean by phrasesigns! Name the w^ords 
which are omitted and indicated by the position of the 
following word. How is a, an, or and indicated! The? 
Of I To? How do we indicate proper names! In the 
wordsigns which you have already learned, point out the 
resemblance to the outline of the corresponding word^ if 
written in full. Have you thoroughly mastered this lesson^ 




THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 23 



Reading Exercise III. 

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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



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Reading Exercise III. (Continued.) 
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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 25 



fourtb 2)ai?* 

L AND R. 

IT 17. Today we will learn something about the dif- 
ferent positions in which we find / and r, and the proper 
way of representing the same in The Beale Shorthand. 

1[ 18. L or r may be found in either of five positions; 
namely, 

a. As the only consonant sound in the syllable — then 
called / or r proper; as, ale^ lee, oil, low^ ray, oar. 

h. Where the order in the syllable is (1) Z or r, (2) 
voAvel, (3) consonant; or where it begins a syllable in 
which there is another consonant other than / or r — then 
called initial; as. leap, reap, lime, rhyme. 

c. Where the order in the syllable is (1) vowel, (2) / 
or r, (3) consonant — then called medial; as, elk, urge, 
arch, old. 

d. Where the order in the syllable is (l) consonant, 
(2) / or r, (3) vowel — then called liquid; as, play, pray^ 

Jiee,free. 

e. Where the order in the syllable is (l) consonant, 
(2) vowel, (3) / or r — then called final; as, bear, fear, 
bell, fell ^ reel, rare. For shorthand illustrations of above 
principles, see reading exercise. 

1[ 19. AYe will learn first how to represent /z72 a/ ?• or /. 
Final r is indicated by making the preceding consonant 
twice its usual length — repeat the stem. R stands for re- 
peat. (See reading exercise.) 

IT 20. Final I is indicated by making the preceding 
consonant one-half its usual length — make the stem little. 
L stands for little. 



26 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



m. 



Directions. 

Read Keading Exercise IV ten times. 

n. Write carefully Writing Exercise III ten times, 
reading from your own notes after each time writing. 

0. Write Writing Exercise TV once^ very carefully ^ for 
correction. 

J). Always be ready to read readily and accurately 
any and all of your shorthand notes. 

q. Do not think of speed at all. Let accuracy be your 
aim . 

Writing Exercise TV. 
Gentlemen: — 

Your favor (of) March 13 came^ today. In^ 
reply ^ we* will say we"^ do not think we* shall be able 
(to) find any* Chicago 7ne7i who* wish* (to) buy real es- 
tate so far away as California. Furthermore^ our* work 
is strictly in Chicago realty. We* have had no idea up 
(to) today (of) taking up any* property in other states. 
We* shall file your letter ^ (and) shall be glad^ if we* hear 
(of) anyone* who* is thinking (of) investing in your 
village, (to) refer them* (to) you. If you know (of) any- 
one* near you who* wishes (to) buy real estate in Chica- 
go, we* hope (to) he^ir from you (to) that effect. AVe* 
have (a) number* (of) lots in Chicago, any* (of) wliich* 
will give* (a) fair return* on* cash invested. We* de- 
sire (to) hear/ro7?i you before we* do anything* further. 

Note. Words having w^ordsigns are marked with an 
asterisk only in the first lesson in wdiich they occur. 

Review. 

Name the different positions in wdiich Z or r may be 
found, and the name applied to each. Give examples of 
/ or r proper; initial; medial; liquid; finoL Name the 
class to which the r or I in the folio win;]f words belonirs: 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Shorthand^ mokj ale^ 
oil, steal, ark, arch. 



reachj rope, life, dial, loose, missile, 
bar, rack, arrow, four, rum, urge. 
How arefnal I and r represented! Do you thoroughly 
understand the diflerent kinds of r's and Vsl Do not at- 
tempt to master the next lesson until you do. 




28 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise IV. 



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^:..l^.eL2i<r:....rrr:^ 7, TJZ.Q..- .^.21^ X.- . -j-.^aiZ x- .;... 

..X.jX.:^. ^l^.i. .T:.a.i..l ^:y.....„.:^.. s.aL.le..-.„.^.A ^ 

^n^rULQ, Z3Z /:S „....—. ^. _ 

•-^■^^ i= V^- ^ ^ - - 



\s i* ?«^ ( ± kr.. 



...Z'L-. .rM......it is .U... 



~ v}. ...u ... • . 



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29 



Reading Exercise IV . (Continued. 
Z. -1 >*^ z^J.ett.ef:^^ /.I. 



...5w-<. .<— s a(Io.w:..e.dL _ .\.»....be.yiD.ticL 



^yr 



1 


_* , ~:a 


- some -^ ^ ^ 




/. /....r^nt-.r:^ 






u,t ^ 


> — ^ from ../. ^ . 



...I / Iv hat Ifxt&nd. ^ 



...lv.._....^ ::::u... 

M.. r^^..^... 



'^^^' 



IS 



J '^ 



30 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



jfiftb E)ai?. 

INITIAL R AND L. 

1[21. Initial r is represented by a small or narrow 
hook written on the left side of downward straight stems, 
under side of K andG, and concave side (inside) of cm-ves. 

^22. Initial I is represented bv a large or wide hook 
in the same position. 

1[ 23. Remember that the hook can be made only on 
the concave side of curves. On the downward stems, 
they read the same as the vowels; that is, wdien made on 
the left side they read before; when made on the right 
side they read after: On K and G: Aho\e (after): Below 
(before) . 

H 24. Remember that these hooks are used only when 
the r or / is iii the same syllable as the following conson- 
ant. 

T[ 25. Notice that these hooks are never made on L 
and R^ as such a combination has been already provided 
for in the preceding lesson, 

LIQUID R AND L. 

1[ 26. Liquid r is represented by a small or narrow 
hook written on the right side of downward straight 
stems, upper side of K and G, and concave side of curves. 

^ 27. The hooks on curved stems should be made 
twice the length of the hook for initial r or /, and should 
be wavy in appearance. 

1[ 28. Liquid I is represented by a large or Avide 
hook in the same position as liquid r. being sure that it 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 31 



is made longer on curved sterns^ so as to distinguish it 
from initial I. 

If 29. This may help you to remember about these 
hooks: 

[L) Xarge hook. 

[K) i^educed hook. 

^ 30. In wiiiing sums ot money, omit the dollar-sign 
and the period, writing the dollars on the line and the 
cents a little above . If cents only are to be represented, 
draw a horizontal line under the figure or figures repre- 
senting the same. Numbers are represented by the cus- 
tomary Arabic numerals. Thousands are indicated by a 
line drawn through the number; Millions^ by two lines 
drawn through in the same manner. Thousands or mill- 
ions of dollars should be indicated by making a half- 
length D on the end of the line drawn through. 

If 3 1 . In Avriting initials and unfamiliar proper names, 
longhand should be used, writing the small letters and 
joining the initials (in order to save time). 

CLOSE SYLLABLES. 

If 32. In words like little and letter^ where there is no 
perceptible vowel sound in the final syllable, the stem is 
made half length to represent the final /, or double length 
to represent the final r. Such syllables are called close 
syllables . 

Directions. 

r. ^Vrite Writing Exercise IV ten times, reading 
each time after writing. 

s. Read Reading Exercise Y ten times. 

t. Write AVri ting Exercise Y once for correction. 

u. Remember accuracy should come first; then, witli 
careful and persistent practice, speed is sure to follow. 



32 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Writing Exercise Y. 

Mr. F. AV. Webb, 

Fairview, Delaware. 

In reply (to) your letter, I will say we were with^ 
you on (the) day (to) wliich you refer. You already^ 
have ten who will be able (to) do all^ (the) work we re- 
quire, (and) probably^ you will be able (to) secure (a) 
larger^ nun^ber if they fail (to) comply with^ any rule. 
(and) we should* wish (to) let them go (and) secure (a) 
new gang. A\'e ought* (to) be careful wdiom* w^e hire 
for (a) year, or for (a) long term, for we already* owe* 
five hundred dollars for labor on our mill. I will do 
all* in my power (to) help along (the) work. 

Y^ours truly,* 

Note. — In following writing exercises the parenthesis 
will be omitted in words to be indicated by position of 
following w^ord. 

Review. 

How is initial r represented^ Initial U Give ex- 
amples of words containing initial r or /. On Avhich 
side of curves are hooks made! How do the hooks read! 
AMien only are r and / hooks used! Why are r and / 
hooks never made on r or U How do we represent 
liquid r? Liquid U On curved stems, how is liquid r 
or / distinguished from initial r or U How are 
sums of money written in shorthand! How should 
sums less than a dollar be represented? Numbers] 
How do we indicate a number of thousands! MilUons! 
Thousands or millions of dollars! How sliould initials 
and unfamiliar proper names be written! AMiat is meant 
by a c/o.se syllable? Hoav are such syllables represent- 
ed when the consonant is / or r? Give examples. Are 
you sure that you understand everything in this lesson'! 
Do not leave it until you do. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 33 



Heading Exercise Y. 
%XZ, r.ejfJft.I^....:y.i&BJp.\ ^..r.eatc^...r/ .^-_... 

I.a±.t.er. J......>.teAv<.e„X > ruQ^.?^^ 

%2.^^....hr^yl^ri.y<^rjk.^^^ L„X.~- -. 

Jffj;.7.........rQ.Q.f. .L...;...f.r:.y. Li .j..tKro.w ^fl.i 

...^..3.0, /■^^.^.■■■i..j^.....y. ^.^7 j..=^^;;=:...^..r5^^...> 

^^ ; S'.^JU...„../ittle n 'y\e±tQr.l ; 

n 
llgkter ti > ruffle S.^ >..ri{>f>Uj\ ; 



X „ ^ ^ 1 \, "^^ 






^ .n.o.t.ci*. .i?.,. 





34 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise Y. (Continued.) 

./... I r%m^ C sJ- ^*. X^...... J-. 



•^^— ' 






*yfs.. 



„.ii...- :::^.i....-..„.!3... 



..iirw / ..(f:^^ 



\;r^ 



^A... 



...::x^ /.. 



...1lS». \a. l...t--L^^l...„ Ja- — .-.. x^ 

-4; 



>^,al^ 






,../ ZM ZN II.. 



..±... 



jti. 5k: V. 



...>«._^ 1^. 



,.J....„...is^ 



..k... 



...V!.. 



±kat I- 



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35 



Reading Exercise V. (Continued. j 

..L.I. ii ...^. 



^ ^V-f 

^^-r..^. , .l.\..... 



"^* 



.:± .:i!.,._.„il_ 



.^..L L .^ =:. 

...\.r. „-£. /. ^ !].........._. aA.eaLxi.. 

L. .Qa./ts. .L.. .'3...,a..CQrtts....s 



„...,.. !V.,. 



.../.*. boAis ^_5i. !/.e«.iMJrr^...»- 



....il...bo.»dts..' 



36 THE EEALE SHOKTllAM). 



Sixtb 25a^. 

:\IEDIAL AND PROPER li AND L. 

^1 33. We have now only tAvo more kinds ofr"s and /'s 
about which to learn. These are very simple, and you 
will not have any trouble in properly re^jresenting them. 
Both medial and proper r and / are represented by their 
stems. 



FINAL HOOKS FOR X F, AND V. 

If 34. A Ismail or narrow hook at the end of a stem 
stands for n; written on the right side of straight down- 
w^ard stems, upper side of K^ G^ or R. and concave side 
of curves. This hook may be written on the other side 
of straight stems, if it is followed by a stem Avhich can be 
more conveniently joined by^so doing. 

1[ 35. A large or wide hook in tlie same position 
stands for / or r . 

T[ 36. An n hook may be made into a small loop? 
or an /or v hook into a large loop, to add the sound 
Q^ t or (/ to the hook. 

iy 37. The small loop should reach about one-third 
the length of the stem, and the large looj) one-half the 
length of the stem. 

^38. These hooks are used only when the n. f. or v 
is in the same syllable as the preceding consonant. 

11 39. It is not always possible to make a perfect hook 
between strokes: but, by retracing slightly the preceding 



Tin: liKALE SilOKTHANl). 67 

ooiisoiiant. the hook will he plainly indicated. (St'c 
readina" exercise.) 

•T 40. OrcUiuiJs arc indicated by ])lacin<r two dots un- 
der tlic numbev. 

I3iiu:( TioNs. 

r. Write A\'riting Exercise A^ ten times. 

w. Eead Eeading Exercise VI ten times. 

X. Write Writinir Exercise Yl once for correction. 

AVritix(; E.xKRcisi-: VI. 

(icntleniL^u: — 

Your letter of ^larcli 31 came today, 
whicli will gi^•e me but"^ little time"^ for a fnll explana- 
tion, bnt^ I think I can tell you enough so you 
will be able to secure the order. ^ I will mail you a cir- 
cular^ w^hich wdll give a large^ amount of helpful i??/br- 
mation. and perhaps"^ Avill be all that you will require. 

AVe hope the air|)ump wdll be all right in every^ ^^^a}', 
and that the electrical^ machine^^ will prove to be like one 
shown in the fair in Chicago a year ago. 

Will you be kind enougli to let me hear from^ you b>' 
tomorrow^ by telegraj^li! 

Ver}-tr uly-y ours . ^ 

Keview. 

How are proper and medial r or / represented! AVhat 
does a small hook at the end of a stem represent! AVhere 
w^'itten? When may it be Avritten on the other side of 
straight stems? Give examples of w^ords wdiere this would 
be advantageous. A large or wdde hook in the same po- 
sition stands for what! How do w^e indicate the added 
sound of t or d after a final hook! How far up the stem 
should a loop extend! When only may these hooks be 



38 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



usedl How many hooks have you already learned about? 
Kame them, and tell what they represent. i\Iake three 
columns of the following words^ placmg in the first col- 
umn the woids in wliich a hook should be used to repre- 
sent the sound of r: in the second, words in which the r 
stem should be used; and in the tliird, words in which the 
preceding consonant should be made double length to add 
the sound of r: Learn ^ are^ written j right, inquire, for, 
'permit, dear, price, purchase, north, hear, near, three, writ- 
er^ were, through, true, March, rent, more, before, agree, 
other, concern^ entertain, hardly, hear, bring. 

Now, are you sure that you can readily distinguish the 
different positions in which r may be found'? 




THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



39 



Reading Exercise YI. 



_g.^> SLYtTL. 



.J. ..e^/rv... 



— Qaia,--a«if^ ^jCliticii— 5Z* ^V^s,^ufF.\\ ; 

jSeMfl-rrr^ .TS.L..h2un.y.bsL.inedL^ ^ .; 

...K.^.ciAi.m....,<<:!!rzr?_;...ff...^, F.it.s.i Z .; 



...iJilrcL :!^ .} ...hrtyreii^bth Xf- i 



„J.v. ^..Js... 

„.i„ 






.M 



Ou Y i.r\.e/... 

//'^s... 



40 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise VI. (Continued. 

.../. Jfc*-*1 1 ru ^ ^.J(... 



.% 



» r " 



k. ^,.^1 



•O- •^'-i; <•- 



.\m.±ejr... 



IV.„ .::\: X -.-.^*-:r^......aiaut <... 



' ^-' 



...<. cr:^... 



V 



/ ^^.. X. ^ JL.Z (^ r.Q,i^ZixA.. 

^ rrr;^... .>\ \\ .^^.• Ja .\f..a..Zttt.....„ 



...it IS. ^... 



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.A^.....:i!.... 



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41 



Reading Exekcjse VI. (Continued.) 

...„..!IX n J::5kr k.^S >..-rrrr. \» 



...t.]ii^ — i.„ 



..„.. 1 



"%- 



If 



.^ 



Si^i. 



^« 



i .=^ J. 



.J^^.^..^^ Z. .-^ ...>v- >^... 



n.Q.t.. S^...^ / 



:..- I* 

.^._ .^.. 

:../.„....J..^ .\.4i 



42 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Seventb S)ai?. 



BRIEF SIGNS FOE T AND B. 

1[ 41 . A small circle at the beginning or end of a stem 
stands for t. 

1[ 42. A large circle in the same position stands for 
(1. 

1[ 43. These circles are written on the right side of 
straight downward stems, wpiper side of K. G, and R^ and 
concave side of curved stems. 

Tf 44. These circles are always read^zrst when they 
occur at the beginning, and last when they occur at the 
end. 

1[ 45. These circles are used only Avhen they follow 
or precede another consonant in the same syllable, 
other than / or r. When the t or d follows an n^f^ or v 
hook in the same syllable, the sound Avould be represented 
as explained in the preceding lesson. 

11 46. Avoid curving straight stems on which a circle 
is made. Make the consonant as if nothing followed it, 
finishing the stroke, and then making the circle to look 
like a ball rolling along the stem. 

Directions. 

y. Write Writing Exercise YI ten times. 
z. Read Reading Exercise VII ten times. 

aa. Write Writing Exercise YII once for correction. 

ab. Be careful to make sufficient distinction between 
the t and d circles. Make the t circle verv small, and 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 43 



then the d circle need not be very large to be readily dis- 
tinguished. 

Writing Exercise VII. 

Gentlemen: — 

The proof of-the^cover for your catalogue^ has 
not yet come^to hand. We are quite anxious^ about 
itj^ as we fear it"^ may have been lost in the mail. Let 
ics hear from you in regard to it^ by return^ mail^ and 
oblige* 

Very-truly-yours^ 

Gentlemen: — 

Your favor* of the third, in regard to 
your order for account-book, red line, No.* 350, to be 
mailed to W. H. Baldwin, Xewburgh, N.-Y*., came to 
hand today. The book will go forward tonight.* 

We thank you for the order, and hope to hear from 
you often in this line. AYe remain 

A^ery-truly-yours, 

Review. 

A small circle at the beginning or end of a stem stands 
for what! A large circle! Where should these circles 
be written! How should they be read! AA'hen only are 
they used! In making circles on straight stems, care 
should be taken to avoid what! Arrange the following 
words, as in the previous lesson, with regard to the man- 
ner in which the sound of Z should be represented: Call, 
flat, build, sale, allow, hall, glad, belongs, live, look, sever- 
al, will, else, until, fail, told, lake, details^ like, sale. 



44 the beale shorthand. 

Reading Exekcise A^JI. 
^..%^L t,L^..^.^y.:^xt..J>^.. ^ t..utur.e .^.,...;... 






...f.iSL.cte ko. ^ o6as.fc....aZ .j....Pr'.e«dL.Qt^..fvQ_5/....5.. 

i'J •!♦ -t 

/ CL,.v -d:.rs ^.:,.( h V^ 

J. ......V^. .^ .CO .zCZf 

..,^>^. ± 

..\* .>— f. ^^. JiO^s. .^>~ _..v 



■'^ ' ^ :i- 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



45 



Rkading Exercise VII. (Continued.) 






^f 



t- 



..crl- ...^. / .,.!sli...-...us (.. 



V 



J. si.......^. 

...SJ»»^. -J 






:::>:. ..S^... 



..,. 1 L. 



a iSL 



->ii^ Lr:::^. ......<Tfe -.t<rr±>s^. C^. 



...!s*„ £.., 



1 1. 1. 



-x- 



...^cn 



,....<*. c< 



V 



46 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise VII. (Continued.) 

.../ -L «=^ .^dCizi. l..„.i'js. z:.... 



^Zbo... 



-^ 



..V h .^., 



.....r-tJl... 



.Aiis_JjL--.-«^ 



l^ 



^ 



....l..WAS.......l^.^^^^. .1 * 

,!r:as. .(?. ?=. j:^' .^.r. j: ..... 



...i. .■:;v.! d 



»kj.,.,. Lj, .u,.s... 



■V 



..i...._...4r-. 



6' . 



,.1^... 



..}^ :::v: i.S...._..*^ L '^.r....J.SL.J>i^.... 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 47 



leigbtb 2)ai?. 

BRIEF SIGNS FOR S, ST, AND SES. 

^47. A small semicircle at the beginning or end of 
a stem stands for the sound of 5 or z. 

U 48. This principle is applied only when the sound 
of s or z follows or precedes another consonant in the 
same syllable, other than / or r. 

1[49. When the sound of s and the sound of t occur 
together at the beginning or end of a syllable, the t is in- 
dicated by writing the small circle inside the semicircle 
which stands for s, 

IT 50. This principle is applied only when the sound 
of s^ precedes or follows another consonant in the same 
syllable. 

IT 5 1 . The sound of s is added to a circle or loop by 
bringing it through the stem. 

IT 52. The sound ofs is added to a final hook, or 
prefixed to an initial hook, by joining the semicircle at 
an angle. 

1[ 5 3 . The semicircle for the sound of s or z must al- 
ways be joined at an angle to preceding and following 
strokes. 

1154. A large semicircle at the end of a stem stands 
for the sound of ses or zes. 

IT 55. This principle is used only to represent the plu- 
ral of nouns or the singular of verbs ending in the sound 
of ses or zes. This large semicircle must be joined at an 
angle with the stem. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



PUNCTUATION. 

II 5o. No marks of punctuation are necessary in short- 
liand writing. The end of a sentence is indicated, as 
you have already noticed, by leaving a space before com- 
mencing the follawing sentence. 

IT 57. The following marks of punctuation are, how- 
ever, sometimes used: 

Period ^ 

Interrogation 2 

Parenthesis 

H}'phen 

Dash 



O 



v\A^/v^ 



^ 58. Emphasis may be iiulicated by placing two 
ticks beneath the word. 



Directions. 

ac. Write Writing Exercise VII ten times. 

cuJ. Read Reading Exercise YIII ten times. 

ae. Write Writing Exercise YIII once for correc- 
tion. 

of. Be careful to make the brief signs for 5 or z and 
ses at an angle with preceding and following stems. 

AVriting Exercise VHI. 
Dear-sir^: — 

You called upon^ us=^ yesterday^ with 
]'eference to-the^ possible exchange ot land in Rogers' 
Park for a house or houses on the lot at^ the corner of 
A^'ashington Street and Wentworth Avenue. AVe told 
you at^ that time our=^ principals would not allow the 
the thought of-an^ exchange, but that we might be able 
to make a three-cornered deal so as^ to bring about the 
sale of the land. Upon^ further thought upon^ the mat- 



THE BE ALE SHORTHAND. 49 

ter, we are quite sure that this would not be advantage- 
ous. We have no one in mind who would care to buy 
in Rogers' Park, and we do not tliink that we shall 
have any special^ calls for lots in that part of town: 
sOj if your clients do not wish to make an outright pur- 
chase, it Avill not be w^orth while for us to delay you long- 
er in the matter. Truly-yours.=^ 

Review. 

How is the sound ot's or z at tlie beginning or end of a- 
syllable represented? When. only, should this principh* 
be applied! How is the combined sound of s and t re- 
presented? When should //tzs principle be used? How is 
the sound of s or z added to circles and loops? How is 
the same sound added to a final hook or prefixed to an 
initial hook! How should the semicircl3 always be 
joined! A large semicircle at the end of a stem stands 
for what! For what classes of words is this used! How 
do we indicate, in shorthand, the end of a sentence? How 
may emphasis be indicated? Select from the following 
list words in which the sound of t or d should be repre- 
sented by their respective circles: ivord^ repeal, ivrote, ac- 
cept, quotation, changed, not, end. state, forbid, said, art, 
rest, sentence, dash, light, douht. finest, little, caused, ideal, 
part, la^t, first, stoop, obtain. The sound of t or d in the 
remaining words would be represented how! Is every- 
thing, so far as you have already progressed, perfectly un- 
derstood! 




50 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Kkadikg Exkkcisk \'I[1. 

...f..^A S^d^^^s,£d<^.s^i.,;J.ree sue -^ J... 

..T.^L .s.tQA...^...;.stcaJ:s>..»~.„y.Txx.iJL^^ ^... 

..V..SJ...........pe.±^. !S^ .,...l3jaLn.ts..^^.^.j..^..o.o.cUi . ■>»^...^. 

.S.S'.z......sJ2r..3i..y ^>^..^..bms.2i^. y..JkL3Li/:js,sJ^. ; 







t-- 






/ 


V*— f * 


•^ 


V L. 

"x_r 


'^^ - 


^\ /v. 


ry^'~h 


^ 


0^^ — *-^ 

.Tv<v /yrrrx^ fw>. 


- ^ 


.V. 


* 




Z^ -..S^... 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



51 



Reading Exercise Vlli. (Continued.) 

../. J. .^ .^Sy. .\?5l. L:.- 4. 



r^.' Iv:.- <• Vffi /... 



fe - 

' ^ ^ s --" 

i 

...L L» L ^ !^ ^^*. 

2 1 -L x /I ^rz^... ...,^„^^ '~^ 

,Zi ^» 1 Sc; "^ :zf ' 



•V 



4r. *.., 



52 



THK BEALE SHORTHAND. 



READI^G EXEKCISE Vll\. (CONTINUED.) 



t 



.L^.....,^ 



/ryr3.- / 



Jr^... 



« * 



...y.. 



JL 1* 



-^ -- 



..^..... 



J .... 



*^... 3.S^ 4... 



.z>. ?L_ ....=^ ^ n;... 



...!SnQ.. 



A. 



...:>..., 



■•-==^ <?;• ""-Tf 



...9m&... 



-I ■'f^.. 



J.. 



^.... 



^. j: 



^ * 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



53 



Reading Exercise VIII. (Continued.) 
.,r\ .,,. .-J.....J,... 



...^ >^... 

::. i i 



t .Iv „fO). 

' A -' 



...^* ::^ar\ V^ o.*... 



..k ::^: x^ >- ^r^ 



,..^... 



.: C ^..(J^ ^ -2 V. i ^.. 

...jiStt, /. l.v..., 1.0 1 Z^.y.. rfTzti... 



s... 



.i ^*. (S. ♦ .::<:S^ 

_Z J?^ < 



54 



THE B£AL£ SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise VIII. ^Coktikled. 



..."Si... 



..^.... 



1 ^ 1: i^. 



...~&.r... 



,L.,.V 



,.-|^.... 



-■>*. cLe e.aLs ^:^ ^~ 



..-h... 



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:tr- 



e..ti.e..m.y. .:^.! .s^ .rr.... 



THE BEALE SHORTHAJ^D. 55 



IRintb 2)a^. 

BRIEF SIGNS FOR TR AND STR. 

If 59. When the sound of tr at the bej^inning of a 
syllable is followed by another consonant in the same 
syllable, the sound is indicated by drawing a tick through 
the beginning of the following stem. 

^60. The sound of sfr in the same position is indi- 
cated by drawing a semicircle through the beginning of 
the following stem. 

*|[ 6 1 . These brief signs when occurring at the begin- 
ning of a word should be written before the following 
stem is made^ in order to save going backward. 

If 62. When a syllable commencing with str is pre- 
ceded by another stem, the sound of st7' is indicated by 
drawing the following stem through the stem preceding 
the str. A vowel may be written through in the same 
manner. 

Directions. 

ag. Write Writing Exercise VIII ten times. 

ah. Read Reading Exercise IX ten times. 

ai. Write AYriting Exercise IX once for correction. 

aj. Be sure to make the brief signs for tr and str at 
the beginning of words before you make the following 
stem. 

Writing Exercise IX. 
Dear sir: — 

In reply to yours of Febi'uary 11 , in regar d 
to blue-prints, will say that the matter of prices is^ not 



56 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



handled in this office. In regard to the change, would 
say that the blue-print shows three 1200 candle-power 
machines, as-fbllows^: No. 7 for 125 lights; No. 10 
for 45 lights; No. 12 for 50 lights. 

AVill you please forAvard the carbon brushes we order- 
ed,! as-soon-as-possible]^ 

Very truly yours, 

t Note that in forming derivatives from words re- 
presented by wordsigns, the added sounds are expressed 
in same manner as in words not represented by word- 
signs. 

Review. 

How is the sound of tr at the beginning of a syllable 
indicated] S/r? When should these brief signs be 
written'? When sir occurs in the middle of a Avord, how 
should it be indicated! Write the following sentence: 
Select straight, strong, well-trimmed strips each trip. 

The principles of this lesson are very simple, yet you 
must be sure that you understand them perfectly and 
can apply them readily. 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 57 

KeADING KXEKCISE IX. 

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58 



THE BEALE SHORTlJAIs^D. 



Reading Exercise IX. (CoNTiJsaED.) 

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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



59 



Reading Exercise IX. (Continued.) 



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60 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise IX. (Continued.) 

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THE BEALh: SHORTHAND. 61 



THE REPEATER. 



1[63. When the sound of any straight stem, except 
Rj is followed by the same sound in the same syllable, 
the repeated sound is indicated by a large hook written 
on the left side of straight downward stems and under 
side of K and G. This hook is called the repeater. 

Tf 64. The sound of t or d is added to the repeater 
by making a circle inside the hook, and s is added in 
the same way as to all other hooks. 

^65. This hook may be used on a half-length or 
double-length stem. 

1[ 66. The repeater is made into a ring to express 
the added sound of r. R stands for ri7ig. 

1[67. The repeater is made into a loop to express 
the added sound of /. L stands for loop. 

^ 6S. These rings, or circles, and loops may be 
brought through the stem to add the sound of .s, the same 
as any other circles and loops. 

Directions. 

ak. Write Writing Exercise IX ten times. 
al. Read Reading Exercise Xten times. 
am. Write Writing Exercise X once for correction. 
an. Be careful to make clear distinction between the 
circles and loops into which the repeater may be made. 



62 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



AVriting Exercise X. 

Messrs. Wood & Sons, 

Boston. Mass. 

Gentlemen: — 

Your favor of the 5tli. with check for 
^33.72, duly-received^, and we thank you for same^, 
and have platted the amount to your credit on account. This 
balances^ your account on our books. 

A\'e note the reason that you have not been able to of- 
fer us any cotton of late. If you had been able to do so, 
we doubt if much business^ had come from it; as our 
mills are very well stocked, and do not seem to care to 
buy any more at present prices. They will buy a little 
as bargains offer, ^^e do not think that at present pric- 
es they will stock up further than to October 1, and 
therefore will not buy as much from now out as they did"^ 
last year. 

AMienever^ you have anything to offer which seems 
to you attractive, if you will wire us, we will do our best 
to place same.^ We could place some average stock to- 
day at ten cents. 

Yours truly. 

Review . 

Explain the use of the repeater. How do you add the 
sound of t or d to the repeater'? How is s added? Can 
the repeater be made on half-length or double-length 
stems'? Give examples. If the repeater be made into a 
ring, it adds the sound of what? If made into a loop? 
How^ may the additional sound of s be indicated? A\>ite 
these sentences. We cook cakes over coke fires, IJliy do 
you giggle in church^ Eemember to fix thoroughly in 
your mind and memory each lesson in its order, before 
attempting the next. 



THE BE ALE SHORTHAND. 63 



Reading Exercise X. 
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64 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise X. (Conthsikd 

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66 



THE BEAI.E SHORTHAND. 



READING Exercise X. (Continued.) 
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THE BEALE SIIORHrAND. 



67 



Keaj)i>-g Exercise X. (Co^'TIXUED.) 



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68 THE BE ALE SHORTHAND. 



lEleventb Dav). 

PREFIXES. 

If 69. Certain frequently-occurring syllables at the 
beginning of words are represented by brief signs, as 
[blloAvs: 

•[[70. Co7}-^ com-, cog-, or accom-. at the beginning 
of a word, may be represented by the k stem joined to 
the stem following. 

Tf71. Circum- or self- mRY be represented by the 
brief sign for s written^ disjoined, at the beginning of the 
following stem. 

^72. Dis- at the beginning of aAvord may be repre- 
sented by the brief sign for d. in the same position as the 
preceding. 

^73. Magna-, magne-, or magni-. may be represent- 
ed by the m stem with the n hook, written over the be- 
ginning of the remainder of the word. 

^74. Trans- may be expressed by the brief sign for t 
written, disjoined, at the beginning of the following stem. 

T[ 75. In-, im-. en-, em-, and un-. may be expressed 
by a tick joined at an angle with the following stem. 
This tick should be disjoined before circles. 

^76. Combinations of any of the above prefixes 
may be expressed by writing them in their proper order. 

Directions. 

ao. AVrite Writing Exercise X ten times. 
ap. Read Reading Exercise XI ten times. 



aq. 



^^'rite Writinir Exercise XI once for correction. 



THE BE ALE SHORTHAND. .69 



AYritikg Exercise XI. 

Mr. \V. 8. :McGowan. 

Metropolitan S. S. Co.."^ Boston. Mass. 
Dear sir: — 

On December 18. we had shiiDped us 
from Rockdale. Texas, to Plymouth, Mass., three bales 
of '3otton. The mills in Plymouth claim that they have 
received^ only two bales of this. Will you kindly in- 
form^ LIS how^ much of it has passed through your 
hands. It would have come over the Southern line, and 
should* have come through to Boston from the 12th to 
the 20th of December. 

Yours trul\'. 



Jefferson Shoe Co.,"^ 

Jefferson. Missouri. 
Gentlemen: — 

AVe shipped you on the 16th inst.* 
1325 pounds of nails, and marked the bill '-Freight 
paid'*', wliich Avas a mistake. You will please deduct 
the freight as heretofore. 

Yours respectfully, 



[write these words in shorthand.] 

Confuse, conceit, commemorate, commend, commit, 
cognomen, communicate, complainer, comrade, conceiv- 
able, concurrent, condescend, confederate, congratulate, 
accomplish, discomfort, discontent, decomposed, incon- 
sistent, inconvenience, misconduct, magnetic, magnetize, 
magnanimous, magnificent, magnify, intercept, interval, 
intervene, self-reproach, self-denial, self-confident, cir- 
cumscribed. 



70 



THK BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Review. 

A k stem at the beginning of a word stands for what? 
The brief sign for n.' The brief sign for cU AVhat is nsed 
to represent the syllables magni-. magne-, or magna-? 
Trans-! In-, im-. em-, en-, or un-! When should this 
tick be disjoined I How are combinations of these pre- 
fixes represented? Have you thoroughly fixed these 
sio^ns in mind? 




THE BEALE SHORTHAND. - 71 



Heading Exercise XL 

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72 



THE BKALK SIIOKTIIAM). 



Heading Exercise XI. (Continued.) 

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73 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 





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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 75 



AFFIXES. 

1[77. Certain fre [iiently-occ limn J; syllables at the 
end of words are represented by brief signs, as follows: 

^ 78 . The syllable -ment or -mental is represented by 
the brief sign for ^ disjoined, written at the end of the 
preceding stem. 

11 79. The syllables -ments. -mentary. -men! ally, or 
-mentality are represented by an ellipse in the same po- 
sition . 

^ 80. The syllables -self. -some, -less^ or -ness are 
represented by the brief sign for s. in the same position 
as the preceding affixes. 

1181. The syllables -selces. -someness. -lessness. or 
-nesses are represented b}' the brief sign for .s. made 
twice its usual size, written in the same position as the 
preceding affixes. This affix is usually joined in such 
words as themselves, etc. 

If 82. The final syllable -ee is represented by a small 
cross like a letter x, at the end of the stem. 

^83. The syllable -iy oi' -y is represented by a 
disjoined tick at the end of the stem. 

^ 84. The syllable -ing is represented by a tick at 
the end of the stem, alicays joined, and made at any 
convenient angle with the stem, preferably in an oppo- 
site direction from that in which a hook would be made : 
-ings is represented by the addition of the brief sign for 



76 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



T[ 85. The syllable -ed is represented by a dot at the 
end of the stem. 

ly 86. The ending -ologij or -alogy is represented 
by / joined or disjoined. 

1[ 87. The ending; -soever is represented by the brief 
sign for .s-^ with a double-length v. 

U 88. The ending shun (spelled -tion. -cion. —sion. 
etc.,) is rei)resented by a tick drawn through tlie end 
of the preceding stem. Remember tliat this tick is 
used only when tlie prece(U7ig syllable contains a con- 
sonant. 

When the syllable preceding consists of a vowel only, 
the sound of shim must be indicated by SH with the n hook. 
S is added to the shun tick by the usual brief sign. 

^ 89. The syllable -tional or -tionally is represented 
by an elUj^se drawn through the end of the preceding stem. 

H 90. The ending shus (spelled -c/o^^-s. -tious. etc.) 
is represented by a small semicircle written through the 
end of the preceding stem. The use of this sign is sub- 
ject to the same restrictions as the use of the sign for 
shun. 

^91. Final vowel syllables such as -ou\ -ue, etc., 
are expressed by writing the sign for the vowel at the 
end of the outline. The additional sound of .s. t. or d is 
expressed in the usual Avay. 

Note. As the pupil might not readily understand the 
best methodof joining the (^/ circle to the vowels o and ii^ 
special attention is called to the facile method shown in 
reading exercise. 

If 92. When words which are always wiitteu above 
the line, such as one. same^ etc., are preceded by the. a 
line is draAvn underneath the word to indicate this. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 77 



Directions. 



ar. AVi-ite A\'riting Exercise XI ten times. 

as. Read Reading Exercise XII ten times. 

at. AVrite Writing Exercise XII once for correction. 

aif. Do not make the prefixes and affixes too large. 

Writing Exercise XII. 

Mr. James E. Knowles. 

Xew Bedford. Mass. 
Dear sir: — 

AVe are sending you tonight samples of 
seventy-three bales of cotton. Will you kindly examine 
the same, and let us know your opinion of the quality'^ 
A\'e shall be pleased to send you whatever^ you want of 
it at eleven cents per pound. 

Yours truly. 

]Messrs. John W. EuUer & Co.. 

^Montgomery. Ala. 
Gentlemen: — 

We are in receipt^ of }'our favor of 
the 6th inst.. and note contents. We will replace the 
cotton with some of equal grade, and will resell when- 
ever your constituent makes up his^ mind to meet the 
market. We note what^ you say about the I K G cot- 
ton. 

Yours truly, 

Messrs. J. Gould & Son. 

Norwich. Yt. 
Gentlemen: — 

We are in receipt^ of yours of the 9th 
inst.. enclosing^ check for >^1316.19. in payment of bill 
of January 4. Please accept our thanks for your 
prompt remittanc e . 

Yours trulv. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Review. 

Give the method of representing the following affixes: 
-ment or -mental] -menU^ -mentary -mentally, ov -mental- 
ity, -self, -some, -less, or -ness; -selves, -someness, -lessnesF, 
or -nesses: -ee; -lyoY-y:-ing; -ings; -eel] -ology or -alogy; 
-soever: -shun: -shuns: -shiis. AVhen the precedes a word 
that is always written above the line, how is it indicated^ 
Do not leave this lesson nntil yon are thoroughly familiar 
with all it contains. 




mSt/JU3uJU!kl!!UJi/JiL\:3U!kiSiISi/.St'' 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 79 



Reading Exercise XII. 
TI..7B. LtnjjirQVG^rnj^n^^^ "Na. y d,etriirn&nt- 

4x1 ji: } a^.7.^. instrMments J^ry^..^. j 

J:n.o.j:n.e,n±.aLr.Y .-:^.<:? .} r...U.a.cL.^.m..€:.txt~ 

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IPSI C2ire.Uss/ics.9 : ^ c y.-fxairr. 

icso.menie.ss ^i^rrrric ;.7/iteiie5tsesc-^c i 

tkatnsi&lves ^ y ouLrseiivcs ^. y... 



80 I'lIK BKALE SllOin HAM). 



Kkai)jk(; Exercjsk XU. (Contimed.) 
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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 81 



Reading Exkrcisk Xll. (Continued.) 
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LduskLons ..Sii ;.. .r'.e.v..i..5../.Qn..s ,.r<;^^ } 

.T....SS^ C.o.n.aL.i£.LCtti2Ll ZUL .j...oc.ca.^.i!..o./x.^ 

ddiy r^^ yt 9.0... ViC lolls S4 y 

hrabitlQu.^ ^S^ yve,K3<±iQuJS k. ^ 

S.f/. e^AUw S^^ ^.Y.^iA.^.\::.^yLarrpys,\^ 

r.o.Uo.v*'5 S^^ .y .va^Lu.iS.!dL S^ y.lQyri:'0\y\j^cL \^^'y 

S .the one j t.A e ..^.-a.«:n..e ^TrrT^ > 



82 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise XII. (Continued.) 
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THK BEALE SHORTHAND. 



83 



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84 



IHE HKAI.E SHORT}! AND. 



Keading Kxercisk }iU . (Continued.) 






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85 



Reading Exercise XI [. (CoNTiNrED.) 



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86 THE BEALK SHORTHAND. 



^birteentb Da^. 

DESCRIPTION OF OITLINES. 

1[92. In describing the sliortliand outline ofwords^ 
certain expressions are used to indicate the use of a hook, 
a brief sign, a double or half-length stem. etc. 

1193. The use of stems is expressed by their ordin- 
ary names; half-lengths or double-lengths by these 
%vords: the use of hooks or other brief signs by the name 
of the letter represented, ])receded by the short sound of 
i: the use of the repeater aud modifications by saying 
'•repeater, repeater ring, or repeater loop'": prefixes and 
affixes by simply pronouncing the prefix or affix as it 
sounds in the word. Examples. Telegraphy would be 
described in this way: Half-length t — g — ir — if — i: 
nutmegs, n — it — m — g — is : pepper, ]) — i-epeater i-ing; 
rem ittan ce , r — m — it — n — is . 

DlRECTlOXS. 

av. Write A\ riting J^^xercise XII ten times. 

aw. Read Reading Exercise XIII ten times. 

ax. Write Waiting Exercise XIII once for correc- 
tion. 

WrITIJ^G ExERdSE XIII. 

Mr. W. H. Mortimer, 

Boston. Mass. 
Dear sir : — 

^^'e are in receipt of your conmuu)i- 
cation of August 21 . and send you under separate coyer our 
bottlers' catalogue, which contains much that will be ot* 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 87 



interest to you. We enclose within* this letter our form- 
ula-book, in which you will find receipts for making 
various kinds of vinejrar: also a malt vineiiar. Read 
this little book very* caretlilly: and, if you see* anything 
that you can use. please favor us with the order. 
Yours-very-tndy . * 

Ur. E. I). Thayer, 

Worcester, Mass. 
Dear sir: — 

We are in receipt of your valued favor 
of the 9th inst. In accordance with your order, we have 
selected and are now shipping to Janesville, five bales of 
white cotton, same as last, invoice of which will follow 
later in the day. 

Yours truly. 

Review. 

Describe the shorthand outline of the following words- 
Illness, regret, learn, house, thoroughly, doing, suggest, 
matter, early, fully, regard, shipment, cotton. Holyoke, 
honor, presentation, brokerage, thanks, invoice, later, 
Senate, remittance, national, rather, mateiially. office. 

Practice on giving the shorthand outlines of words un- 
til vou can do it readilv and accuratelv. 



88 



THK BEALE SHOKTHAND. 



Keadi^g Exercise XIII. 



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THE BEALK SHORTHAND- 



89 



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THE BEALE SHORIHAND. 



Reading E\er(ise XIII. (Continued.) 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 91 



fourteentb Bai?* 

OMISSION OF VOWELS. 

1[ 94. Now that you have become somewhat familiar 
with the outlines of words, you should commence to leave 
out the signs for vowels in certain words, in order that a 
greater speed may be attained. 

If 95. No exact rules can be given as to what vow- 
els may always be omitted with safety, but the following 
suggestions will aid you in deciding which to omit and 
which to write 

If 96. When the existence of a vo^vel is indicated by 
the formation of the outline, as in the words, attention, 
ask. alike, vexation^ it may be safely omitted. 

If 97. From short words of frequent occurrence, as 
he. by^ up, are, etc., the vowel should always ^^e omitted. 

^98. Unaccented vowels may be safely omitted. 
Examples. Honest, protect, investigation, vanish. 

If 99. In long words, many times, the vowels may be 
more safely omitted than in short ones; for the reason 
that the outline is usually very suggestive. Examples. 
Investigation, interesting, substantially, transcontinental, 
permanently. 

VOWELS WHICH SHOULD BE INSERTED. 

H 100. Insert an accented rather than an unaccented 
vowel. Examples. Evasion, ocular. 

If 101. Diphthongs, whether accented or unaccented, 
should be inserted in preference to a simple vowel. Ex- 
amples. Abottt, \owe\. countenance, haymou'. 



92 THE BKALK SHORTPIAND. 



1j 102. In words where a vowel occurs both before 
and after a single consonant stem, both should be writ- 
ten, if possible: but. if only one can be inserted, let it be 
the acrenfefJ one. E.aimph's. Obey, adieif. 

Directions. 

ay. Write Writing Exercise XIII ten times. 

az. Kead Reading Exercise XIV ten times. 

aaa. Write Writing Exercise XIA^ once for correc- 
tion, omitting vowels according to the suggestions already 
given. 

Writing Exercise XIV. 

Mr. J. H. Turner. 

Louisville. Ky. 
Dear sir: — 

We acknowledge receipt of yours of the 16th with 
order, and will make shipment from the factory to- 
morrow. We made draft on you August 9. for $167.28. 
This draft was returned today, written on the back, 
^^No attention paid to notice."' We presume, on account 
of the change in your firm name, the notice was^ not 
received by you. Kindl}-. on receipt^ of this, mail 
us a draft for this amount, tlius saving us the trouble 
of drawing on you again. By so doing, you will oblige 

Yours truly, 
Mr. Thomas D. Mansfield. 

Des Moines. Iowa. 
De^^r sir: — 

We acknowledge receipt of your tavor of the loth 
with order, which will be shipped you in a few days, 
as-soon-as^ we can make the tack-point brass nails. 
We will ship the. goods to our own order, and draw 
through the Des Moines Savings Bank, as you suggest. 
We note what ^ou sav about the matt-er of mortgage. 



THE BEALE SHOKTHAND. 



93 



and you can relv upon all you ma}^ say to us being stiict- 
ly confidential. Now. as you are unable to return this 
property, we would suirgest that you give us a second 
mortgage for the amount now owing us. with interest; then 
in case we receive a dividend from the assets of the old 
concern, this amount shall be deducted and properly ad- 
justed between us. Have you any objection^ to this? 

Yours-respeetfully . "^ 

Review. 

What is the object of omitting vowels! Give the four 
suggestions for the omission of vowels, with examples. 
Give the suggestions for the insertion of vowels, with ex- 
amples. In the following words, wliich vowels should 
be inserted^ if any? Oath. bank. oils, mirror, elope, 
awaits, depressed. Turk, devoid, rotation, coiled, accom- 
plishment, accountable, noise, excursionist. 




94 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise XIV. 

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95 



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98 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 

Reading Exercise XIV. (Continued 



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fifteentb Dai?. 

PHRASING. 

U 103. The joining of two or more words without 
lifting the pen or pencil, is called Phrasing. 

^104. Correct phrasing will tend to increase speed 
in writing, and also make the shorthand notes more legi- 
ble. 

If 105. Care must be taken to join only such words 
as are naturally spoken together. Examples. I icill, 
for-instance^ if-you-can . 

Tf 106. The following rules will be of assistance to 
you: 

Never join words that are not naturally spoken together. 

Never join words where the junction would not be clear, 
legible, and easily-written. 

Never make long or awkward phrases. 

If 107. The fii'st word of a phrase should be written 
in its proper position, allowing the following words to 
take what position they may. (Note following paragraph.) 

If 108. The word in, in phrasing, as in in-regard, in- 
answer, etc., is joined to the following word in the same 
manner as the prefix in-^ the following word being writ- 
ten in its usual position. 

If 109. Not is added to verbs, as in may-not. can-not^ 
do-not, by the addition of the n hook. 

If 1 10. Than is added to comparatives, as in more than^ 
larger than, less than, in the same manner — by the ad- 
dition of the n hook. 



100 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 

Tf 1 1 1 . The sioii for of-the may be omitted by care- 
ful writers, and indicated by Avriting the following word 
above the line, and also close to the preceding word; thus 
combining the tAvo principles of indicating of by writing 
close to the preceding word, and the by writing the word 
above the line. 

1[ 112. Of-a may also be indicated^ by combining 
two principles, by writing the following word close to the 
preceding, and beloic the line. 

^113. From . . /o may often be omitted from such 
phrases as yVoTTj day to day ^ from week to week^ etc., and 
indicated by writing the words underneath each other. 
Sometimes, as in from year to year^ they need not be 
separated. 

Tl 114. In expressions like day by day^ year by year. 
step by step^ etc., the by may be safely omitted and indi- 
cated bv writino' the words close together. 



Directions. 

aab. Write Writing Exercise XIY ten times. 

aac. Kead Reading Exercise XY ten times. 

aad. Write Writing Exercise XV once for correction, 
applying carefully the principles of phrasing. 

AVriting Exercise XA\ 

Mr. T. B. Morrill, 

120 South Market St., Boston, Mass. 

Dear sir: — 

We have written our shippers today to see if we can 
not hurry up both the whitCAvood and pine, and will do all 
that is in our power to get it rushed along immediately. 

Very respectfully, 



THE BEALK SHORTHAND. 101 



AVni. Prior & Co., 

271 Central St., Lynn, Mass. 
Gentlemen : — 

We have your favor of the 21st inst., and appreci- 
ate your forbearance. We regret to be compelled to ad- 
vise^ you of another accident in our mill today, and 
Avould say it looks to the writer as if we had a Jonah 
about our establishment, that has been the cause of all our 
recent misfortunes, ^\e \vd\e been taking all the care 
possible to have our machinery and furnaces in good shape, 
but it seems as if we had struck a streak of bad luck. 
We shall be compelled to bear with it patiently, 
however, nntil we get things into shape again. It will 
be the first of May, at-least,^ before we can make you a 
shipment. 

Yours truly, 

Messrs, Fairbanks & Snyder. 

102 Hay market St., Chicago, III. 
Gentlemen :^ — 

Your order for plated Avare is received. As we did— 
not^ have it all in stock and could not fill the Avhole or- 
der with one make of goods, we telephoned to the factory 
for them and they will be shipped this afternoon, so that 
we will receive them early Monday morning; without 
doubt, we can send them to you on the noon express Mon-. 
day, so that you can have them to nse on Monday night. 

Yours truh', 

Review . 

What is meant by phrasing ? What advantage is to be 
derived from correct phrasing! What words only should 
be phrased! W^here should the first word of a phrase be 
written! How is the word in joined in phrasing! How 
may not be added to verbs! Than to comparatives! How 
may of-the be indicated by careful writers! Of-aJ From 



102 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



... to in such phrases as /rom day to day^ etcl In phrases 
like day by day^ etc., how may by be indicated? Kemem- 
ber that phrasing may be carried to such an extent as to 
become a hindrance instead of a help; therefore, be care- 
ful to join only such words as are naturally spoken togeth- 




THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



103 



Reading Exercise XV. 



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104 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise XV. (Continued.) 
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105 



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THE BEAI.K SHORTHAND. 



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the beale shorthand. 107 

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108 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Siiteentb E»a^^ 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPEDIENTS. 

TT 115. The figures 1 and (), when occLuring individ- 
ually, Avould resemble the shorthand characters T or CH 
and TH-it: hence, when thus occurring, they are writ- 
ten in shorthand, there being a sign for ^*one,''' and ''six" 
is written is-X. Be very careful to note that this 
does not apply when they occur in connection with oth- 
er figures. 

IT 116. Any straight stem when followed by an- 
other straight stem in the same direction, either 
half-length, full-length, or double-length, as pro-pel, pre- 
pay, pre-pare. Avould be very apt to conflict with the or- 
dinary double-length, and the repeater cannot be used, 
since the added sound is in another syllable; hence, to 
avoid possibility of misreading, always disjoin, allowing 
the stems to overlap slightly, as in examples in reading ex- 
ercise. 

If 1 1 7 . When foreign words ai e written in shorthand y 
they should be specified in the same way as proper 
names; i. e.. by two ticks written beneath. W^ords to 
which any peculiar or technical meaning is attached, 
may be specified in the same manner; as, for example, 
in speaking of the stock market, ''This does not count 
as a genuine bear market."' In speaking of strikes, 
etc., scab, walking delegate, etc. 

1[ 1 1 8 . It sometimes happens that a syllable requir- 
ing the use of a stem follows a disjoined affix, as in the 
word happier (hap-i-er); in such cases, when possible, 
join the stem to the affix-sign. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 109 



IT 119. When one affix is followed by another or 
more, as in the word repeat-ed-ly^ they should be writ- 
ten one after another in proper order. 

Directions. 

aae. Write Wanting Exercise XY ten times. 

aaf. Read Reading Exercise XYI ten times. 

aafr. Write WMtino^ Exercise XVI once for correction. 

Writing Exercise XVI. 

Gentlemen: — 

Your favor of the seventh to hand, asking for 
samples of black silk. We have taken the liberty of 
sending you a few pieces on memorandum, which we 
would like you to examine. Take your choice and re- 
turn the remainder. Prices are very low, and we think 
they ought ^ to interest you. 

We remain, 

Yours respectfully, 

Dear sir: — 

We have just received our new caster about which 
we have written you before. It will sell for six dollars. 
The number of this caster is 821. It is something that 
is made expressly for us, — an entirely new design — 
nothing of the kind ever having been placed on the mar- 
ket, and we positively control its sale. It will be impos- 
sible to furnish a description of this caster that Avill do it 
justice, and our advice would be to order a sample and 
let it speak for itself. We would call your special at- 
tention to the handle, — an imitation of an old grape-vine 
— something which is original, neat, and tasty. We 
prophesy for this caster an enormous sale. As before 
stated, it is entirely new. We control its sale; hence, 
you have no competition whatever in handling it. It is 



no 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



a firstclass^ monopoly^ and one can easily say^ '^If you 
want this caster you must buy it of me, as you can not 
obtain it at any price elsewhere.'^ You, no doubt, are 
aware of the enormous sale that our 808 caster had; and 
while 808 is a very fine piece of goods, we feel confident 
that the public will appreciate the difference between the 
two, and will gladly pay a dollar more for the new one. 
When you are ordering goods, just have a sample put in. 

Yours very truly. 



Review. 



How should the figures 1 and 6 be represented when 
occurring individually! For what reason! Why are 
stems in words like propel^ disjoined! How should for- 
eign or special words be specified! Give examples. 
How are two or more consecutive affixes represented! 

Look out for the minute details, and there will be no 
trouble in reading your notes readily. 




THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Ill 



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112 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Keading Exercise XVI. (Continued.) 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



113 



Keading Exercise XVI. (Continued. 

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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Keading Exercise XVI. (Continued.) 



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115 



Sevcnteentb S)ai5. 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPEDIENTS 

(Concluded.) 

Tf 120. The syllable -ive, when following a syllable 
ending in a stem, as in active, operative, may be repre- 
sented by the v hook. 

^121. The sound of p, when occurring between m 
and t or between ?7iand shun, as in exempt, premmptio7i, 
may be safely omitted. 

1[ 122. The word society may be indicated when de- 
sired, by striking an s stem through the last stroke of the 
preceding word. In the same manner association may 
be added by the sh stem with the n hook . The word 
Co. (company) may be expressed by the k stem joined 
to the preceding word. 

T[ 123. Pairs of words, like more and more, again and 
again, may be written connectedly, the word and being 
omitted . 

1[ 124. Street maybe added to a proper name, as 
Market Street, by joining is-it to such proper name. 
Avenue may be added by the v stem. 

Directions. 

aah. Write Writing Exercise XYI ten times. 
aai. Eead Reading Exercise XA^II ten times. 
aaj. Write Writing Exercise XVII once for correction. 



116 THE bkxia: shorthand. 



AVriting Exercise XVII. 

Mr. W.H.Porter, 

98 So. Market St.. liockford. 111. 

Dear sir: — 

AVe have lately closed a contract for a lot of al- 
bums that will be Xo. 62-S. This album is a double- 
easel album, very similar to the one we have been using 
right along, with the oblong mirror, and a silver-plated 
frame that the mirror will be set in. It will have the 
stained drawer, the same as the other one has had, and 
will be gotten up in firstclass^ shape. This album we 
are going to sell for ;t?6.00 on instalments, and we will 
allow the regular^ commission the same as heretofore. 
In doing this Ave sacrifice a great deal, and are bidding 
goodbye to profits on double-easel albums. We do it be- 
cause there is a certain class of people who will buy al- 
bums at a slight reduction, and it leaves the agent an op- 
portunity of talking on this point when canvassing other 
goods. In other words, we believe that you will find a 
steady and strong demand for albums at this price during 
the summer months. We are running this strictly as a 
summer book. You Avill be benefited by the increased 
trade, and if we come out whole we shall be satisfied.^ 
We have been able to get such a price on this book as to 
be able to sell it for 86.00, by ordering a large quantity 
of them. It is going to be a winning card, and you will 
be able to sell a large number of them with little effort . 
If you are not putting much of your time or attention to 
the album trade, your call sales Avill amount to consider- 
able if you will simply mention the price as you go along. 
Our first shipment of this book Avill be on or about 
April 15. 

Hoping that you Avill get your full share of the busi- 
ness at this cut price, Ave remain 

Yery truly yours. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



117 



Review. 



How may the syllable -ive be represented^ when fol- 
lowing a syllable ending in a stem ? When may the 
sound of p be safely omitted '. How may the word soci- 
ety be indicated I Association '! Co. ! How may 
pairs of words like more and more be written ? How 
may the word street be added to a proper name ? Ave- 
nue? Bear in mind these time-saving expedients . 



118 THK BEA].E SHORTHAM). 

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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



119 



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THE BKALE SHORTHAND. 



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122 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



leigbteentb S)a^. 

1[ 125. We have now completed the study of all 
the principles of shorthand writing necessary for the most 
skilful and thorough Avork^ whether in the business ofRce, 
in the lecture-room, or in the most exacting duties of the 
law stenographer. There are of course additional hints 
and suggestions applicable to the several kinds of steno- 
graphic Avork, and certain technical points which are fully 
explained elsewhere. The most full and explicit di- 
rections regarding the duties of the business stenographer 
will be found in the ' 'Business Correspondence/' pre- 
pared to accompany this textbook. No one may hope 
to be a proficient stenographer, who is ignorant of the 
points treated therein. All teachers of this system 
should use it as a textbook . 

^126. While this manual is intended to apply partic- 
ularly to shorthand as used in the business office, it is note- 
worthy that our system is practically the only one 
which is, in its simplest form, capable of meeting the re- 
quirements of legal work . 

Practice, rightly directed, and an understanding of 
the language and customs of the courtroom, are neces- 
sary. 

The remainder of the preliminary study, which, togeth- 
er with Avhat has been given, is intended to occupy 
just twenty days, or four school Aveeks, Avill consist of 
practical examples of the actual Avork of office steno- 
graphers. 

Directions. 

aak. \Vrite Writing Exercise XVII ten times. 
aal . Read Reading Exercise XVIII ten times. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 123 



aam . Write Writing Exercise XYIII once for correc- 
tion. 

Writing Exercise XVIII. 

Mr. Charles Green, 

Haverhill. Mass. 

Dear sir: — 

Permit us to briefly outline a plan recently in- 
stituted whereby the promoters of building enterprises and 
improyements may receive the desired estimates and spe- 
cial information necessary^ tor the best construction of 
same . 

Our method is to ascertain, through correspondence^ 
and regular interviews by a competent corps of report- 
ers^ the wants of the architect, owner, and contractor, 
as to the materials and labor required for the construc- 
tion, decoration, and furnishing. 

This information^ is daily imparted by letters, in 
strictest confidence, to a limited number of representa- 
tive supply-men in their respective lines'^. 

The communication thus brought about secures to the 
consumer. Avithout^ the slightest annoyance, a broad 
command of the buying field, and the benefit arising from 
a knowledge of all the latest improvements and devices. 
and the various (piolations in prices, resulting in a great 
saving in expenditure. 

Enclosed please find a prospective form illustrating 
style of report. 

We already have a full assurance of the practicabili- 
ty^ of our plan; and, as our object is the mutual benefit 
of both buyer and seller, we trust our project will merit 
your co-operation. 

Trusting you will favor us with an early reply, with 
any suggestions you may make, we are 

Yours very respectfully, 



124 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Messrs. Harwood & Co.^ 

Haverhill. Mass. 

Gentlemen: — 

Your favor of the 8th received. On the 7th of 
this month, we shipped you one box of Grafting Wax, 
one pair Plow Handles, and one Plow, by the Bos- 
ton & Maine R. R. We hold their receipt for the same, 
and do not understand why you have not received it. 
We will ship the other one, which you ordered today^ 
immediately . 

Yours trulv, 




THE BEALE SH0RTHA2sD. 



125 



Reading Exercise X^'III. 



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Heading Exercise XVIII. (Continued.) 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 127 



Keading Exercise XVllI. (Continued.) 

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128 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



IWineteentb S)ap. 

Directions. 

aan. A\'rite Writing Exercise XVIII ten times. 

aao. Read Reading Exercise XIX ten times. 

oaf. Write Writing Exercise XIX once for correction. 

Writing Exercise XIX. 

Mr. A. A. Knight, 

Albion, N. Y. 

Dear sir: — 

I thank you for your valued favor of the 23d, 
and trust that I shall be able to start a trade ^vith you, 
feeling sure that my seeds will give you perfect satisfac- 
tion. I have two grades of mixed sweet peas. My best 
grade I retail for ^1.50 per pound. This I call ^'Fax- 
on's Boston Mixture** sweet peas. They are very fine 
and contain twenty-three distinct^ and separate colors. 
These would cost you Si .00 per pound . 

I also offer you the regular mixed SAveet peas at sixty 
cents per pound. These are good and will give satisfac- 
tion, but have only about ten colors in them, the same as 
all other mixtures offered by the general trade. Sweet 
peas are a short crop this year, and you will do well to 
place your order for what you want, immediately, as in a 
few weeks we shall be entirely sold out. 

Thanking you for your kind inquiry, and trusting to 
hear from you by return mail, I remain 

Yerv trulv vours. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 129 



Dear sir: — 

Will you be good, enough to have your assistants find 
an article in one of the illustrated American magazines=^ 
of the last two years, which had for its title, ' 'Through 
Florence with Romola." My impression is that it was 
published^ in either the Harper's or Scribner's. I 
should also like to know where I can find a series of 
articles on ''The Haunts of Charles Lamb." which ran 
for some months in one of the magazines.* 

I am sorry to trouble you. but I wish the information 
for a friend who is making a special stud}', and who has 
been unable to find trace of these in the public* library 
of the town in which he Ha'CS. owing to the fact that 
Poole's Index was discontinued about two years ago. and 
the attendants there failed to find what he wished. 

Yours truly. 




M^^^ 



130 THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercise XIX. 



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THK BKAl.E SHORTHAND. 131 



Reading Exercise XIX. (Continued.) 



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132 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Reading Exercisk XFX. (Continued. 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 133 



^wentietb E)a^. 



Directions. 

aaq . AVrite Writing Exercise XIX ten times . 
aar. Read Reading Exercise XX ten times. 
aas. Write AVriting Exercise XX once for correction. 
After correction write ten times. 

AVriting Exercisk XX. 

Messrs. Colbm^n, Ealler & Co.. 

Milford, Mass. 
Gentlemen: — 

We have received your favor of the lltli inst., and un- 
fortunately we have also received from the bank the 
draft, receipted statement, and endorsed bill of lading, 
which we very much regret they did not hold until the 
arrival of the goods. We have returned all the papers 
to the bank today, so that you ma}' settle the draft and 
lift the bill of lading, which it is necessary for you to 
have in order to secure the material from the transporta- 
tion company. It is our custom to give such instruction 
to the banks as will avoid this complication, and we 
think the same must have been done in this case. 

Trusting that this will ocrcasion you no serious delay, 
we remain 

Yours truly. 
Columbia Rubber Co.. 

85 Beach St.. Boston, Mass. 
Gentlemen: — 

You will remember that we asked you to send us 
the freight expense bill of our shipment of Feb. 27. We 
put in a claim against the railroad company for rebate, 



134 THE BEALE SHORTHAI^D. 

as there seemed to be an overcharge, and we were noti- 
fied by the raiboad company this morning that we used 
a duplicate expense bill instead of the original. If you 
sent in the duplicate, you must have an original on file 
in your ofiice. If so, we shall be glad if you will send 
us same . If you liaye no original, write us a letter to 
that eftect, stating that same has been mislaid or lost, so 
that we may send letter to railroad company and request 
them to obtain our claim on the duplicate. 

We are sorry to put you to this trouble, but the rail- 
road company seems to be rather cranky in regard to get- 
ting the original expense bill . 

Kindly give this matter your immediate attention, 
and oblige 

Yours very truly, 




THE BEALE SHORTHAND- 



135 



Reading Exercise XX. 

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136 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



READiNCi Exercise XX. (Continued.) 



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THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



137 



Reading Exercise XX. (Continued.) 



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138 THK BEALE SHORTHAND. 



directions for Jfurtber Stubi^. 

The student, if all the preceding lessons have been 
thoroughly studied and mastered, should be ready for 
dictation. This shoukl consist of actual business let- 
ters such as may be found in the ''Book of Business Let- 
ters.'" published to accompany this textbook. It is re- 
commended that each student have a copy of this book, 
and be allowed to ijflance through the cominf^ lesson in 

<r^ n o 

advance of the dictation, so that new or difficult words 
may be looked up in the Dictionary, to insure accuracy, 
and thereby avoid the possibility of getting Avrong or 
liastily-formed outlines fixed in the mind. The teacher 
shoukl not dictate absolutely new matter at this stage. 
As the pupil gradually becomes accustomed to Avriting 
from dictation, part of the dictation may consist of new 
matter. Of course when the pupil can write with fluen- 
cy familiar matter, the dictation may consist entirely of 
new matter. 

WORDSIGNS AND CONTRACTIONS. 

It has been a feature of all good systems of Phonogra- 
])hy to represent certain words by arbitrary characters, 
in order to increase the facility of writing them. These 
words are of two classes; viz., those which are extreme- 
ly common, and those which are extremely difficult to 
make. Unfortunately, many otherwise excellent systems 
liave been marred by their choice of signwords, ?'. e., 
those words which should be represented by these brief 
signs. Many systems embrace in their list of such signs, 
many which are useless, either from being easy to make 
in their full form, or of so infrequent occurrence that it 



THE BEALE SHOIlTHA^■D. 139 



is better to write them out in full than to burden the 
memory with special signs. Benn Pitman's, ]\Iunson"s, 
and Graham's systems have far too many sip;ns, ranging 
from five hundred to two thousand (respectively.) 
When we consider that the vocabulary (number of dif- 
ferent words) learned by a person of ordinary education, 
in his whole lifetime, is not over five thousand: that only 
six thousand difierent words are used in the whole Bi- 
ble; and that Shakespeare, whose voluminous works are 
said to embrace almost the whole sum of human know- 
ledge, used only about ten thousand. Ave see the absurd- 
ity of burdening the memory with so many useless signs. 
Stephen Pearl Andrews, "The Father of American Pho- 
nography, ' ' gives a list of a hundred words which form 
fifty per cent, of all ordinary writing or speech. [As a 
matter of curiosity we append the fist herewith, in the 
order of frequency as giA^en by him: The, and. of, to, 
in, a, that. is. for. it, he. Avitli. be, are. but. I, all, 
by, not, or, as. thy, from, have, at, (The foregoing 
are said to form one-fourth of the language.) they, 
our, we. God. more, their, them, there, my, on. shall, 
you, Avill. thou, upon, Avord. ye. had. me, no. Lord, us 
Avhen, an. go, heaven, see. great, other, were, been, O, 
(oh), part, truth, any. ever. full. into, out, unto, thee, 
(The foregoing are said to comprise one-tliird of the lan- 
guage.) his. Avhich, your, this, liim. avIio, Avhat. at. if, 
can, hoAv, life, man, than, may, those, Avould, has, every, 
Avord, do, one, most, love, noAv. Avhere, time, give, af- 
ter, first, like, under. Avork. come.] It is therefore evi- 
dent that signs for a hundred, or at the most tAvo hun- 
(h*ed of the most frequently-occurring Avords. embracing 
a few, perhaps, Avhich are particularly difficult or aAvk- 
Avard to form, is all that is needed or advisable. A large 
list becomes cumbrous and burdensome: for the only ad- 
vantage of Avordsigns fies in their instant use. If AA'e 
nuist hesitate before recalling them, it Avere better far to 
Avrite them out. and the time spent in the careful memor- 
izing and practice of these signs Avould be far better 



140 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



spent in obtaining a more thorough familiarity with the 
principles. 

At the end of the book will be found a list of all the 
Avords for which it is deemed expedient to give arbitrary 
signs. [See note following.] These must be learned 
with the greatest thoroughness. No hesitation in writing 
or reading them should be tolerated. In a few cases 
the same sign stands for two or more words. No con- 
fusion can arise, as the accomjDanying words invariably 
aid the reader to distinguish them. For convenience 
we append an engraved list of signs used up to this 
point . 

Note. The plural or an}' other derivative from any 
of the signwords is formed in accordance with the rules. 
That is; encloses would be the sign for enclose with the 
s semicircle added: ericlosecL the sign for enclose with the 
(I circle added, etc. 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 141 

Mor^0ions inse^ in lEicrcises. 

advantage J balance V-^ 

advice"\ i became — 

advise/ business V 

^" ^ ■ but ^■ 

all right 1 came." 

almighty ^-''' ^^^ — 

^"■^^'^y1 can't — . 

^'^^ ^ catalogue tT- • . 

^"'•^"^ charge / 

answer. rr: . . ^,^^^,3, ) 

^"^'^"^ ^ circulate 

a"y- ^■^- ■ Co. _ 

anyone. .— . . ^^^^ _ 

anything .t:-. . . ^^^^^^^^^ 

^^* • ' * consequence\ ^ 

as follows \y^ consequent / 

as soon as .T7^. . convenient V^ 

as soon as possible "^ ""^-^ correspond ' 

at. ?» , dear sir I 

at hand . ^ , . did O 

at least ^ did not CD 

at once,. '°. . difficult ^ 



142 



THE BEAI.E SHORTHAND. 



WoKDsiGNs Used in Exercises (Continued.) 



S 



distinguish (TN 
distinct cr> 
duly received ^/^ 
electric /^ 
enclose ^ 
especial ) 
every V^ 
everything 
everywhere 
favor L^ 
firstclass v_^ 
from (L 
gentleman i 
gentlemen / 
give — 
has . ^ . . 
have ^^ 
herewith .>-r . 
him - 
his o 
hour y 



V 



how 

however 
m 

inform V 
information V/. 
in receipt t/^ 
in reply ^y^ 
inst. % 
is - 
it o 
its ^ 
large / 

machine y 

machinery >^^-^ 
magazine _ — 
memorandum v_ 
men ^~~^ 
Mr. ^^^ 
necessary --n 

neither 
New York 



THE UEALE SHORTHAND. 



143 



WoRDSiGNS Used in Exercises (Continued. 



v^ 



nothing ^-~~^ 
number \ 
object \ 
oblige \ 
of a ., • 
of an , 
of the ^ 
on ' 

on receipt 
one . ^. . 
order | 
ought o 
our <, 
ourselves ^ 
owe o 
perfect ^ 
perhaps \ 
practicability 

probable 'J^ ^ 
probably/ x 

public '^ 
publish j 

purpose 



\ 



receipt > ^^^ 

receive / 

regular c — 
relative ^-f 
reply ^^ 

represent "X 
respect /^^ 
return .^-^"^^ 
R. R. -<^ 

same p^^ ^ 

satisfactory^ ^ 
satisfy J 

see . ^ *: 
several ^V^ 
should . T^. . , 
special "% 
Superior Court \_ 
take . I . , 
them C / 
therefore G 
think ( 
time I 
today H" 



144 



THK BEALE SHORTHAND. 



>\^()RDSi(;.Ns Used in Exercises (Continued. 



together -f~ 
tonight ^ 
tomorrow i^ 

to the . X ' « • 

to a ,./... 

truly yours / 

understand vrtro 

upon ^ 

us c 

usual ._y^ 

very ^ 

very respectfully V^ 

very truly yours V^ 

was o 

we , *: . 

what, " 

whatever ^^ 

when - 

whenever 

which "^ 

who ^ 
whom / ^ 



wish _y 

with . .(. , 

within , /: 

without .A 

yesterday 

you 

your / 

yours respectfully 

yours truly j/ 

yours very truly 

Y. M. C. A. 2^ 



jrday J 



\ 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



145 



Supplementary Xi5t of Morbsigns. 



The following list of words embraces such as have not 
already been given in the engraved list. -and should be 
very carefully practised until they can be recalled witli- 
out hesitation. 

Capital letters represent steins ; small letters re- 
present hooks or duplicate signs : letters in parenthesis 
indicate prefix-signs or affix-signs : words in i I a lie are 
written above the line. 



A. the vowel ''a"' (heavy) 
acknowdedge, KJ 
addition J D (shun) 
additional, D (shunal) 
advance, Dvs 
advertise. Ds 
ah. the vowel ••a"' (light) 
althouoh. sian for ''all*"- 

altogether. sign for • -all" "-G 
ahvays, sign for "'alb* '-\Vs 
America^ double-lenirth 

M-K 
American, double-lenirth 

M-Kn 
anybody. NB 
anyway, N\V^ 
apology. PJ 
apologize, PJS 
arrange, double-length R-J 

become, BK 



calculate, half-lengtli K- 

repeater 
can't^ Knt 
circulation, double-lengtli 

S (shun) 
collect, half-length K-CT 
college, half-length K-J 
communicate, KMK 
communication, KMK- 

(shun) 
convenience, KVn 
correct, double-len<zth 

K-CT 

defendant, Df 

difference, d-double-lenirth 

F 
different, d-double-lenoth 

F 
difficulty, dF (y-tick) 
discriminate, (dis) K 



146 



THE BEALE SHOKTHAM). 



(liscriminatioii. ((lis) K 
(shun) 

ediK'atiou: UK (shun) 
oducatioiial. DK (shunal) 
England, lialt-lenoth NG-d 
enlarge (en) J 
etcetera. TsT 
evervbod}'. VB 
everyone^ V-sign for " 'one 
experience, X-double- 

length P 
express^ X 
extinct, XtKG 
extinguish, XtXG 
exti'a( )rdinary . XKd 
extravagance, XTr^ 
extravagant. XTrv 

iio'ure, F-dou])le-length G 
fir strate , do ul)l e - 1 e ngth 
F-stT 

gave, G 
general, Jn 
given, G-n 

he J heavy "'e'' on line 
hereon, double-length 

Il-sign for '•on"' 
himself sign for ''him"- 

(self) 
hundred. Ilnd 

I, vowel -'i'' on line 
illustrate, L with T struck 
throuojh it 



inthience, (in)-lialt-length F 
itself, same as ^-its*" 

larger, double-length J 

manage. INLF 
manufacture. M— CT 
mechanical. AIK 
messenger, ?vlsjli 
minute, ^IT 
misunderstand, MstNd 
misunderstood, ]MstT) 
Mondav, MD ' 
month,* M-TH 
necessitate. X-''ses"' semi- 

circle-T 
necessity. X-^^ses"' semi- 

circle-T 
neglect, X-half-length G 
never. Xv 
nevertheless. X with X 

struck through it 
nobody, XB (Xon the line) 
notwithstanding, X with 

T struck through it 

O. vowel ^'o"" on line 
oh. •• '• •• '' 
of,' V 
0)}ce. sign for ''one'' with 

•'s"* semicircle 
orange, double-length R-J 
original, RJ 
overcharge . double-length 

Y-CH 

particular, double-length 
P-tK 



THK BEALE SHORTHAND. 



147 



peculiar, PK 
]:)honograpliy. ¥n 
practical, Pr 
practice. Pr 
])robability, PrBT 
publication. PB (slum) 

(Quantity. Qu 
(juestion, Q 

]-ailroad. double-length li 
recognize, llKn 
recollect. R-lialf-leni>tli 

K-CT 
reflect, R-lialf-lengtli F 
remember, P-double-lengtli 

B (double-length B in 

phrases) 
respectfully, RsP (y-tick) 

satisfaction, sT (shun) 
sait% same as 'Svas'' (but 

above line) 
somebody, sMB 
somehow. sM-diphthong 

^'ou'' ' 
something, sM-NG 
someAvhat, sM-sign for 

•Svhat'^ 
stenographer, stNR 
stenography, stN (}'-tick) 
subject, sB 



success, sK-"ses'* semi- 
circle 
sufficient, sF 
superintendent, sPt 

the, ^^e"'^ light 
themselves, TH-^^ses'" 

semi-circle 
therein, double-length TH- 

(•'in^' tick) 
thereon, double-length TH- 

sign for ''on'' 
thing, NG 
tonight, T with Nt struck 

through it 
took, T' 

unbusinesslike, (un) BslK 
understood, (un)stD 
unnecessary, (un)N-^^ses'' 

semicircle 
unusual, (un)SH-L 

wherever, double-length 

WH-v 
whichever, WH-a^ 
whoever, sign for "who''— 

double-length Y 

yours, sign for 'fyou-'-s 
yourself, sign for ''you'^-s 
yourselves, sign for^Vou"' 
-'^ses'^ semicircle 



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148 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Xist Of Simple pbvases. 

The following phrases are made by the simple joining 
of those words which make up the phrases ; of course 
Avhen any word is regularly represented by a word-sign, 
the same sign is used in the phrase. Words in parenthe- 
ses are omitted^ and the preceding and following woi'ds 
joined. Phrases printed in italic are written entirehj 
above the line. All others are written with the first 
Avord in its proper position. 



again (and) again 

all right 

anybody else 

any one 

anything else 

as far as 

as fast as 

as good as 

as it is 

as much as 

as near as 

as well as 

at first 

at all 

at that time 

by next mail 
by return mail 
by tliis mail 

can be 

dear madam 



do (you) know 

every one 

for some time 

has been 
has not 
have been 
have done 
have had 

1 remain 
I would 
I Avould sa}' 
if it is 
if there is 
if you will 
if you wall be 
it can be 
it could be 
it is 
it is not 



THE BEALE SHORTHAJfD. 



149 



it may be 




should have 


it sJiouId be 




should have been 


it Avill be 




some one 


it Avould be 




some other 
some other time 


let it be 




sooner (or) later 


let us hear 






let us know 




tL41 us 


(In last two 


the •• us ' ■ 


that is 


must be turned so it will 


tliere are 


make an anode with 


tliere is 


])Oth words.) 




we are 


may be 




we do 

ire have 


Xew England 




we have been 


no one 




we have done 


not only 




ice remain 


now (and) then 




will Ije 
will be glad 


of course 




will be pleased 


r. M. 




will be satisfactory 


per cent. 




would 1)6 




would be pleased 


shall be 






shall be pleased 




yes (or) no 


shall have been 




you will 


sJiould be 




A'ou will be 



150 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



Xi0t Of Special or (^ontractc^ 
pbrasee. 



Note. — Phrases wliicli are starred (^) are written 
entirely above the line. 



A.M.. vowel ^'a" above M 

stem 
and a. ^^a'' beloAv the line 
and an, "an"' '^ '• 

andof/'of^^ '' •• 

and the. -'the"" '• ^^ 

and to/ "to"" *^ '• 

as a matter of fact, sMtCT 
as folio Avs, sFLs 
^as soon as, ''ses- "-Ns 
as soon as possible, '-ses*' 

NsF 
as well as possible, s-half- 

length AV-sP 
^at all events, tLv 
^at all times, tLts 
at any other time, tX-doii- 

blelength TH-t 
^at any rate, t-double- 

length N-t 
^at any time, tNt 
^at hand, tH 
*at hand and noted, tHn 
^at hand and contents no- 
ted. tHKn 



*at hand and contents care- 
fully noted, tH-double- 
length K-n 

^at last, tL 

at least, tL 

^at once, see page 141 

^at OAvner's risk, t-double- 
length N-sK 

at yom- earliest conven- 
ience, tsKVn 

bill of ladinsj:. half-length 
B-ID 

by and b}', B-repeater 

burden of jiroof, double- 
length B-dP 

Boston & Maine R. K.. 
BstAln-double-length R 

Bv early mail, B-half- 
^ length' Pi-half-length ISl 

better than, BtRu 

^can not Kn 

C. O. D., S-ellipse-D . 

counsel for defendant. Kl) 



•IHK HF.ALK SHORTHAND. 151 



eoiiiisel for plaiutitT, KP (jxpruss cuin])any. XIv 

certain extent, double- (esteemed tavor. stMFv 

length 8-tX 

ean be. KB tail- preponderance ot* tliu 

can not be, KnB evidence. doul)ledenLLtli 

can not do. KnD F-Pr-repeater-A^ 

can not say, KnS taster than. FstPn 

can not tell. Ku-lialt- first (dass. douldediMrLitli 

length T F-st-halt-lengtli K 

can not remember. Kn- first place, doubledengtli 

doubledenglh B F-st-halfdength P 

XoTK. — In the last five hrst rate. (h)id)lcdength 

phrases. // hook should F-st-T 

be made on the njidcr F. O. B.. F-ellipse-B 

side of A' from time to lime, T— re- 

})eater 

dear friend, double-lcuixili 

jy_£ ' gentlemen of tlie jui'v. 

dear sir. doubleden-th l)-s J-repeater-ring 

dear sirs. - D-^-ses" great extent. CxrtX 

defendant's counsel. DK "^'^^^^^' ^^''^'''' ^^''^^''' 

did not. see Paue 1 4 I 

discount for cash. dK ^'^""^ ''''^' ^^'' 

do not Dn having been. II Bn-(mg) 

do not carc^ Dn-loul.le- leaving done. II l)n-(ing) 

leno'th K ,., 

1 "r 1 T^ A- I lirases commencing' 

do not know, DnN • i ■ i i • • ^ 

1 , 1, , 7>. T>/''r with /// take the position 

do not recollect, DnKC I ,. , -, ^ -, , 

1 , 1 T^ '^l" tlie second word.) 

do not remember. Dn— '' 

doubledengtli B in receij)t. (in) Bs 

do not think. DnTII in reply, (in) K-halt- 
do not wish. DnSII length P 

do you recollect, DKCT inthehrst])lace, (in) double- 
do you remember. 1)R- length F-st-lialf-leugtli 

doubledengtli B P 

duly received, halfdeiigth in the last jdace. (in) iSt- 

i)-Ksd ' half-lenuth I* 



1 52 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



in the next ])laee, (in) Xst- 

half-length P ' 
in the second place, (in) 

sK-halt-leno-th P 

Knocked down. KdN 

kdies and gentlemen, IDK 

larger than, double-length 
J-n 

later than, l-doiible-leni>th 
T-n 

less than, ISn 

longer than, 1 -double- 
length NG-n 

matter of fact, MtCT 
may have been, MHBn 
more or less, double-length 

M-^4ess'' affix 
more than, double lenoth 

M-THn 
my dear sir, Mds 
my dear friend, M-double- 

length D-f 

New York, NK 
New York and New Eng- 
land, NKN-half-len^th 
NG-d 
no, sir, Ns 
O. K., '^o'' above K 
of a, see Page 143 
of an, same as ''of a" 
of the, see Page 143 
on the other hand, ^'on'-- 
double-leno-th TH-nd 



one by one, two signs for 
'•'one" written close to- 
gether 

plaintiff's counsel, PK 
preponderance of the evi- 
dence, Pr-repeater Y 
price list, PrlStr 

quicker tlian, Q-double- 
length K-n 

raih'oad companv. double- 
. length R-K 

railwav company, half- 
length K-K 

rather than, r-double- 
length TH-n 

respectfully yours, PsP- 
sign for "you'* 

sooner than, s-double- 

length N-n 
some future time, sMft 

to a, see Page 144 
to an. same as "to a'' 
to the, see Page 144 
there have been, double- 
length TH-vBn 
truly yours, see Page 144 

United States, "u-'s 

very truly, Y-half-length 

T with r hook 
very truly yours, see Page 

144 
very respectfully, see Page 

144 



THE BEALE SHORTHAND. 



153 



very respectfully yours, 
join ''you"" to ''very 
respectfully"' 

we are not. *'we'"-Rn 
Ave do not , • • we ' '-Dn 
^we have not, ''we'^-Hn 
were not. double-leniith 

A^^-n 
whether or not, AVH- 

double-lenglh TH-n 
why not. AA Hn 
will be readv. half-lenoth 

W-BrD 
Avill be satisfactor\', half- 

lenirth AV-BsT ^ 



will not. half-length A\'-n 
Avill not be. half-length W- 
nB 



C. A. 



Paoe 



see 



Y. M. 

144 
Yes, sir. Ys 
Yours .respectfulh 

Page 144 
Yours truly, see Page 144 
Yours very respectfulh'. 

see Page 144 
Yours very truly, see Page 

144 




EN YEARS ago :Mr . Charles 
H I QXr^ R V ^^ Currier Beale, then a short- 
ri 1 1 vJ iV / hand reporter and teacher, of 

*" Boston, finding the various sys- 

tems of shorthand, Graham, Pit- 
man, Munson, etc., unsuitable be- 
cause of their irregularity, to the average learner, decid- 
ed to prepare a brief set of lessons for the use of his own 
pupils only, which, wliile embodying the best features 
of then-existing systems, should do away so far as possi- 
ble with their dilKculties. Upon attempting to prepare this 
course of lessons, however, it soon became apparent 
that the greatest defects of the systems then most popular 
were so deeply-rooted thac it would be necessary, in order 
to avoid them, to deviate widely in many cases from the Pit- 
manic ^ ground work. Every such change w^as made only 
after severe test in actual work and in teaching. And in 
two years from that time the system had reached the stage 
Avhere it was no longer an experiment, but a firmly- estab- 
lished and popular system, depending entirely upon its 
merits and record for the patronage which has since been 
so freely bestowed upon it, as shown by the fact that the 
ninth edition of the textbook is just published, and 
that more than one thousand of the best stenographers in 
New England are today earning a livelihood by means 
of the ^'Beale'^ system. 

*In 1837 Isaac Pitman published a system which has practically 
superseded all other systems, and the various modifications, Graham, 
Munson, Benn Pitman, Beale, etc., are called *' Pitmanic." 



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